Grimshaw, Haptic, K-Studio, Arup, Leslie Jones, Triagonal and Plan A have been appointed to design the expansion of Athens International Airport
The expansion of Athens International Airport(AIA) will increase capacity from 26 to 40 million passengers by 2032 at Greece’s largest airport.
Originally designed and constructed by Hochtief and completed in 2001 ready for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, Athens International Airport is located 20 kilometres from the city centre.
The expansion project considers the current architectural context of the airport proposing, within the masterplan brief, extensions and alterations to the main terminal building (MTB) and satellite terminal building (STB). The scope also includes landside and airside updates, aircraft stands, gate seating and commercial areas.
UK-based Arup, Grimshaw and others are on the design team
The Anemos consortium consisting of Grimshaw, Haptic, Athens-based K-Studio, Arup, Leslie Jones, Triagonal and Plan A has been appointed to design the expansion.
The design will also build on AIA’s net zero operations target and whole life carbon commitments, adopting passive design principles, low carbon structures and materials. modular efficient construction systems, and renewable energy, waste and water systems.
The phased strategy for delivery across the terminal buildings emphasises a programme of modification and extension that will be transformative, while minimising disruption to the existing facilities.
Sustainability will be ‘at the heart’ of the Athens International Airport expansion
Conor Hoey, Europe Aviation Business leader, Arup commented: “The Anemos team was brought together by its shared values, approach and purpose and combines deep local knowledge and international expertise in the design and delivery of complex infrastructure and aviation projects.
“This win is a testament to the AIA’s trust in us to support it in reaching its full capacity with a fresh, innovative and passenger-focused experience that will exceed the highest standards of aviation excellence.”
Cormac Deavy, project director and UKIMEA Property, Science and Industry Business leader Arup said: “I am delighted to be leading the Arup team in providing all the technical and engineering services required to deliver this transformational project, as an integral part of the Anemos consortium. Synthesising the different technical inputs in an integrated way, while blending the old with the new will be essential as we deliver this project that has sustainability at its heart.”
The project is targeting a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standard certification.
