Taiyuan Wuxu International Airport is located to the southeast of Taiyuan, the capital city of Shanxi Province. The city is a political, economic and cultural centre, and one of China’s most important heavy industry areas.

Fundamental to the planning for this new terminal was maintaining the efficient relationship between the terminal and the flight area. The terminal zone also had to satisfy the demands of both short and long term operation.

In joining the new main building and its gate piers to the existing terminal, Atkins unique design of the building is not only functional but also makes a visual impact. The existing building and the new extension merge around three courtyards that are evocative of traditional Shanxi courtyards. The courtyards are open internal spaces bringing light and air into the centre of the plan.

• Architecture
• Masterplanning & urban design

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