For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

• Top 10 Biggest Airports in the World looks at the largest airports by land area, exploring their immense scale and role in global travel.

• Innsbruck Airport Terminal features a timber-inspired design that reflects the region’s architectural roots, focusing on sustainability and modularity.

• Techo International Airport offers a glimpse into Phnom Penh’s new international hub, combining modern design with Cambodia’s cultural heritage, scheduled for completion in 2025.

• Gelephu International Airport showcases BIG’s design for Bhutan’s second international airport, blending modern architecture with traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship, set to open in 2029.

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Top 10 Biggest Airports In The World

Airports are not just simple structures that allow airplanes to travel; they also reveal a city’s cultural value and engineering skills. It is said that airports make the first impression of a city and a country. Here are the 10 biggest airports built worldwide.

Beta Realities Designs Innsbruck Airport Terminal with Timber and Modularity at its Core

With an all-timber terminal for the Innsbruck Airport Terminal conceptual design competition, Beta Realities has challenged the existing, appreciated, and well-known modern, glass and steel, sleek architecture of Airport Terminals.

Foster + Partners Techo International Airport Set to Open in July 2025

Located 20 kilometers south of the city center, Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh offers a new vision for Cambodia’s capital. The design by Foster + Partners embodies a strong sense of place, drawing inspiration from one of the oldest civilizations on earth, inspired by its vernacular forms and responsive to the tropical climate.

Gelephu International Airport: BIG’s Take on Sustainable Aviation and Bhutanese Heritage

Blending Bhutan’s traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, the Gelephu International Airport is strategically positioned near the Bhutan-Indian border and the Paitha River, surrounded by Bhutan’s lush subtropical forests, mountains, and rivers.

SOM’s New “Terminal in a Garden,” Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2

Designed as a “terminal in a garden,” the new 255,000-square-meter addition to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) redefines the airport experience. It serves as a transformative civic gateway, reflecting the city’s culture, natural beauty, and vision for sustainable growth.

Lishui Airport by MAD Architects: A Nature-Inspired Marvel

Lishui Airport, designed by MAD Architects and Ma Yansong, is set in China’s lush “forest city.” Blending advanced infrastructure with nature, its feather-like roof and valley-inspired design reflect a philosophy of harmony with the environment. Set to open by late 2024, it marks a step forward in sustainable aviation.

7 Biggest Airports in the United States

Airports are vital hubs of global connectivity, and in the United States—home to some of the world’s largest and busiest airports—they serve not only as high-functioning logistical centers but also as architectural landmarks that drive economic growth, cultural exchange, and innovation in sustainable, passenger-focused design.

10 Largest Airports in Asia

Asia is home to some of the world’s most impressive and expansive airports. These architectural marvels not only facilitate the travel needs of millions of passengers annually but also stand as testaments to modern engineering, sustainable design innovations, and constant attention to the art and culture of their surroundings.

Ulemiste Terminal by Zaha Hadid Architects

Scheduled to open in 2028, the Ulemiste Terminal will serve as a vital link for city commuters, international rail passengers, and air travelers using the adjacent Tallinn Airport.

Dubai builds the world’s largest passenger terminal for Al Maktoum

The new terminal is planned to be the world’s largest when fully operational, with a passenger capacity of 260 million annually. The project covers 70 square kilometers and is estimated to cost over $34.8 billion.