The project
The expansion and upgrade of Mumbai's Domestic and International
Airport terminals. The individual structures were designed in
collaboration with Design Cell Landscape Architects, Hafeez
Contractor Architects, Taiyo Membrane India and MakMax
Australia.
The concept
Innovative thinking combines a visually intriguing finish
reflecting Mumbai's wealth and sophistication with a surprising
element of practicality. Provision for rain water collection during
Mumbai's monsoon season was of significant importance. Regardless
of the weather, the creatively beautiful undulating effects of
light and colour welcomed and farewelled all travellers.
The materials
The architect chose a flexible PVC fabric over a solid material due
to the huge space that needed to be covered. PVC fabric also
provides enhanced design flexibility as well as aesthetic
impact.
The result
The high-tech tensile membrane design created an impactful image
that reflected a city of extreme elegance, charm and appreciation
for functional creativity. Using a tensile membrane structure the
steel weight for the Departures Canopy was reduced from 200 tonne
to 110 tonne. From concept to completion, the upgrade won the
admiration of both the Design architects and Mumbai International
Airport authorities plus, it won the 2008 ACASPA Award for
excellence, Tension Structure category and was declared the overall
winner in the 2008 ACASPA Award for excellence (Australia).
Awards
2008 Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association (ACASPA) Awards for Excellence, Tensions structures – coated fabrics area greater than 250sqm: Mumbai Airport , 2008 Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association (ACASPA) Awards for Excellence Overall Winner: Mumbai Airport
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