1 July 2010 - I have blogged about airlines and airplane food, but not about airports. The new Beijing airport Terminal 3 building is probably one of the most beautiful airports in the world (I say probably because I have not been at all airports, so it is a bit difficult to compare). The terminal building by Forster + Partners, who also designed the Hong Kong airport in the 1990s, constructed the world's largest and most advanced airport building. It is a technological masterpiece, but also beautiful in its style, simplicity and efficiency. The single roof canopy is perforated with skylights to bring deep into the building. I love the detailed symbolism, such as its dragon-shaped form and traditional Chinese colors like red and gold. The airport was built for the Beijing Olympics in 2008 - what a way to welcome the world.
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