Airport development and its associated design and construction usually involves a complex mix of constraints and challenges, particularly so when expanding existing facilities. Airports invariably need to expand to meet growth in demand, but this can only be done successfully by bringing forward development plans and delivery programmes that strike the right balance between provision of space, its optimum utilisation and containing to an absolute minimum the inevitable operational disruption that this entails. In the airport environment security and safety are paramount.
Buro Happold understands the commercial realities of the highly competitive air transport industry and recognise the importance of delivering not just capital cost effective design solutions but also operationally cost effective design solutions. Recognising these factors Buro Happold delivers comprehensive design solutions covering the core disciplines of structural and building services engineering in addition to a full suite of specialist consultancy services including Baggage Handling, People Flow Modelling, Security, Fire Engineering, Façade Design, Acoustics, Inclusive Design and Sustainability.
We strive to create safe, comfortable and relaxing airport environments that are cost-effective to operate and easy to maintain, with flexibility to allow for future expansion. Our imaginative approach to design delivers airport and aviation related buildings that are elegant, bold and exciting as well as practical.
We work across all airport functions and building types, from passenger terminals, hangars, cargo facilities and air traffic control centres to car parks, office complexes and conference centres.
Passenger terminals are the focal point of operations at airports. These are highly complex facilities serving not just the passengers but a whole range of users. We carefully analyse people and baggage flows to ensure optimum movement through the facility for the various processes, whether departing, arriving or transferring. Our aim, above all, is to create a terminal environment where people feel at ease.
Buro Happold’s ‘inside’ knowledge of the airports sector – gained from many years’ practical experience on projects worldwide – enables us to speak our clients’ language and resolve problems with innovative solutions. Whether involved in airside or landside projects, our solutions oriented approach ensures that all work is carried out with minimal disruption to passengers and airfield operations.
Our specialists work closely with clients, architects and other professionals as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team. With our engineering skills base and thorough knowledge of airport operations and planning regulations, we can identify opportunities for fresh design solutions and contribute to the delivery of a successful outcome for all.