Mission: Possible – the Design of Zayed International Airport

Having starred in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Zayed International Airport Terminal A has already become an icon.

It was conceived of as a civic landmark for the UAE that would deliver unrivalled passenger experience. The vast, almost column free, interiors were achieved by leaning arches, which span 180 meters at their widest point. Like the great innovations in station design in Victorian London, building these mega-arches pushed the boundaries of construction to set a new standard and deliver awe-inspiring spaces.

A design language was developed to ensure that every element of the building, from the check-in desks to the lighting chandeliers, felt part of a unified whole and rich geometric patterns inspired by Islamic culture aid wayfinding throughout the terminal.

In this event Mustafa Chehabeddine, Principal and Jens Hardvendel, Director will share the story of the project and how they reimagined airport design.

“Every airport in the world should aim to be as good as Abu Dhabi International Airport,” said The Times – join the lecture to find out why.