Aviation, South West

BRIEF: To act as custodians of design consistency, creating a ‘Sense of Place’ in key areas whilst improving the overall customer experience.

We looked at a huge range of influences that help define the South West, distilled down in to a palette of core elements, finishes, colours and textures that represent the essence of the airport’s locale. Recognising that an airport can be a stressful environment, and the relaxing effect that our connection with nature engenders, we brought more of the outside in to help calm customers and soften the architecture. The completed East terminal extension includes an enlarged departure lounge, increased retail and leisure facilities and a roof terrace. The West terminal extension includes an enlarged security area, Fast Track security, orientation zone, immigration hall and baggage claim and arrivals.

SIZE: 145,000 sq ft

Photos courtesy of Story Photography and Charlie Birchmore Photography

Joinery elements created by Reynolds Collcutt and Artworks Solutions