The new ultra-modern air terminal will be designed to meet a projected demand of three million passengers per annum. The aim of the aesthetic design conceived by global design firm Arup is to create spaces which encourage relaxation and minimise stress. This is achieved through generously-proportioned, naturally-lit spaces with extensive internal and external views. The terminal will also offer luxury shopping and leisure areas.
The design includes a tapered façade which gives the building a unique appearance. The innovative shape allows light from the façade and roof to enter the space. Skylights are an integral part of the steel structure of the roof.
The work will include stripping the existing façade, adding insulation and replacing with a metal mesh façade in harmony with the design of the new terminal. The terminal design has been greatly influenced by the vision and design ideas of the client, Jahangir Askerov, president of Azerbaijan Airways (AZAL).
Baku is a seismic zone, and the design uses a frame resistant system to allow for seismic forces. The terminal will have eight air bridges and is compatible with the Boeing 676 aircraft. The construction of this unique project is expected to be completed in 2013.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the home of Azerbaijan Airlines, the national flag carrier.
