The new terminal building of Clark International Airport which was thrown open for the public in July is one of the top six finalists in the 2021 World Selection of the prestigious Prix Versailles Architecture and Design Awards under the Airport Category.
“This nomination is a recognition of the outstanding qualities of Clark International Airport—even with the fluidity of its state of art technology, this airport reflects a deep sense of place as it takes inspiration from the natural formations and surrounding landscape,” said Bi Yong Chungunco, chief executive officer of the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD), the consortium in charge of the airport’s operations and maintenance.
The finalists of the Prix are chosen for their innovative qualities, creativity, and design reflecting culture and heritage.
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At the new terminal Filipino culture and aesthetic “reverberated through all aspects of interior design”.
The airport has a dedicated OFW lounge, walk-through commercial spaces as well as gender-neutral toilets. The four-level terminal is spread over an area of 110,000 square meters and has the capacity to accommodate 8 million passengers annually.
Besides the Clark International Airport’s New Terminal Building, other airports around the world that have been selected to compete in the Prix Versailles World Finale are Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (Germany), Athens International Airport (Greece), South Wing Hazrat Sultan International Airport (Kazakhstan), New Plymouth Airport (New Zealand), LaGuardia Airport, Terminal B (New York). The winners will be announced at the World Awards Ceremony at the Unesco Headquarters in Paris later this year. (AW)
