PUBLISHED: 15 Nov 2024 at 05: 57
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Midfield Satellite Terminal 1 ( SAT-1 ) has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports for 2024 by Prix Versailles, said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
In a series of structural events that Unesco has announced annually since 2015, six airport projects have been honored for their aesthetic qualities and influence on the traveling experience of users in five countries.
The various five are Zayed International Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Felipe Ángeles International Airport Zumpango, Mexico, Terminal 2 Changi of Changi Airport, Singapore, Logan International Airport Terminal, and Kansas City International Airport, both in the United States.
The Prix Versailles honors showcase the finest modern projects worldwide in the types of airports, schools, customer stations, sports venues, museums, emporiums, hotels, and restaurants.
According to the honoree webpage, the official record is in line with the concepts of brilliant sustainability, taking the projects ‘ biological, social, and social impacts into consideration.
The six flights may be competing for three 2024 World Titles– Prix Versailles, Interior and Exterior. According to Mr. Suriya, the finalists will be revealed at the Unesco office on December 2.
Opened in September last month, the SAT-1 switch occupies a total interior functional area of 251, 400 square feet and an apron place of more than 260, 000 sq feet.
It has two underwater flooring and is four stories high. The connector will raise the airport’s passenger-handling power to 60 million per year, away from 45 million.
Airports of Thailand ( AoT ) incorporated Thai architecture into the terminal’s interior design. Paintings are displayed there that show the country’s four areas ‘ traditional arts.
The third-floor departure terminal’s significant statues of animals and magical Himaphan animals, including Kinnaree, Hemaraj, and Hongsa, and the second-floor display of traditional arts make the interior more obvious.
There are also two Buddha figures placed on budsaboks, or raised websites, at both ends of the switch.
Additionally, it demonstrates how effective and functional airport providers are in terms of protecting the environment.
The switch has programmed toilets that reduce water use, and 28 aircraft parking bays that are connected to contact gates, making it easier for passengers to travel.
Mr Suriya said the tower’s infrastructure exudes a fine blend of practical patterns, Thailand’s cultural identity, and works showing people ‘ experiences.