Members of the appointed Consortium include: SAA Architects Pte Ltd – Lead Agency; Benoy Ltd; AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd; and Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (SEA) Pte Ltd.
The two-storey Terminal 4 is being designed with the flexibility to meet the operational needs of both regional full service and low cost carriers. Demolition of the previous Budget Terminal is almost complete and groundbreaking for T4 is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2013. Operations are expected to begin in 2017. The plans and designs for T4 are being fine-tuned and will be released when ready.
The Consortium is now working closely with CAG’s operations and development teams to integrate operational requirements into the design of T4 to ensure that the unique Changi Experience is preserved and further enhanced for travellers and staff. Workshops will be conducted with various stakeholders, including airlines, groundhandlers, immigration and security agencies, retail and food & beverage operators as well as other users to ensure that the T4 design meets the needs of each party.
Mr Yam Kum Weng, CAG’s executive vice president (Air Hub & Development), said that architecturally, the design of T4 will be functional with its own distinct character compared to the other three terminals at Changi Airport. He further added that due to height restrictions and the area of the site available, T4 will be smaller in terms of physical space and handling capacity.
The appointment of the Consortium follows a design competition which saw five consortia comprising Singapore and internationally renowned firms submitting proposals.
