Client

Flughafen Wien AG

Architects /general planners

ARGE Itten+Brechbühl AG / Baumschlager-Eberle GmbH

Start of construction

2005

Start-up of operations

2005

Floor space

1500 m2

Construction volume

9700 m3

Check-in counters

22

Photos

Roman Boensch, Wien

Airport Film by Roman Bönsch

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Vienna, Austria

Terminal 1A Airport, Vienna

An extraordinary apparition.

Terminal 1A, a temporary structure, stands opposite the existing terminals on a parking deck: a minimalistic, large, light construction. It radiates representative quality through the materials used and the details incorporated. At night, a kind of shadow play unfolds on the façade as with a large lantern.

The structure of the façade commands attention. A geometrically clear fold has the effect of creating optically dynamic changes in perspective. Surfaces appear larger - and seem to invite the visitor with a welcoming gesture to enter through the double door.

Passengers are met by a peaceful environment in the main hall, and the tasteful furnishings never give them the impression of being channelled through a cheap, temporary construction.