The most recent element in a multi-phased Master Plan for Singapore’s Changi Airport, the new terminal is crowned with a 22-acre, steel-truss supported, cable-braced roof. An automatic light modulation system contains glass skylights and thousands of aluminum louvers. During the day, these louvers can be positioned to limit or increase the amount of light so that no artificial illumination is necessary. At night, artificial light is reflected off the louvers to provide a uniform pattern of illumination.

Project Facts

Completion Year: 2007
Project Area: 693,920 ft²
Building Height: 30 m
Number of Stories: 4

Project Awards

2001 • Architecture Magazine • P/A Award
2001 • Chicago Athenaeum • American Architecture Award
2003 • AIA - New York City Chapter • Design Award: Project
2004 • Chicago Athenaeum • American Architecture Award
2005 • Cityscape / Architectural Review • Award: Shortlisted