The winners within the Most Beautiful Airport category were officially announced on the Prix Versailles Awards 2024. Six architectural projects from five different countries received awards for his or her aesthetics and contribution to improving the standard of air travel.
It is price noting that Southeast Asia managed to incorporate two representatives on this prestigious list: Terminal 2 at Changi Airport in Singapore and Midfield Satellite 1 at Suvarnabhumi Airport. These two projects are actually eligible to maneuver on to the subsequent stage, where they’ll compete with winners from other categories for 3 prestigious world titles: Prix Versailles, Interior and Exterior awards. The final winners will probably be announced on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters.
The rapid development of worldwide aviation infrastructure has resulted in an increased awareness of the importance of integrating cultural values in air transport. As the principal gateway for visitors, airports are actually seen as an authentic reflection of a destination’s identity.
By integrating local cultural elements into interior and exterior designs, airports can function public spaces that usually are not only functional, but additionally aesthetically significant. This approach is an element of efforts to advertise sustainable tourism, emphasizing the protection of the natural and social environment.
“It is commendable that airport communities are at the center of these changes,” said Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of Prix Versailles.
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Changi Airport, Terminal 2 (Singapore)
Suvarnabhumi Airport, satellite Midfield 1 (Bangkok, Thailand)
Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (Zumpango, Mexico)
Logan International Airport, Terminal E (Boston, USA)
Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City, Missouri)
