Aedas completed Yantai Penglai International Airport Terminal 2
Yantai is one of the major cities of the Shandong province and a significant port city in the Bohai Rim region. Designed by Aedas, China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute (CSWADI) and Shanghai New Era Airport Design and Research Institute, the new Terminal 2 of Yantai Penglai International Airport is situated to the south of existing Terminal 1.
Masterplan
The project adheres to the concept of ‘being holistic, ecological, efficient, flexible, and intelligent’. Adopting an E shaped layout with the main building parallel to the runway, the construction is phased to safeguard future flexibility.
Phased expansion
The phased expansion can grow organically to meet the actual aviation demand. The expansion includes a south concourse in various possible configurations, south apron, a second runway and car parks.
Air-Rail International Transportation
The expansion connects with railway, enhancing the accessibility from the urban city to the airport and creating a seamless transit between air the rail. The Terminal 2 development introduces railway connectivity to the airport for the very first time, and effectively expands the airports catchment area and passenger throughput.
Flexible layout
As a gateway to China for Japan and Korea, Terminal 2 is equipped with 9 international / domestic swing gates, allowing the airport to flexibility deal with the international and domestic traffic peaks.
Responding to the Terrain
During early planning stage, the planning and placement of the terminal was studied thoroughly to fully embrace the natural contours and terrain of the site, with the landside and airside area arranged in split-levels. This minimised subsequent excavation required, and the project’s impact on the environment.
Design Inspiration
The sweeping, undulating roof form over the departures hall draws inspiration from the majestic Kunyu Mountain in Yantai. Three sets of seamlessly integrated skylights accentuate the roofline, giving departing passengers a tremendous first impression as they enter the check-in hall. The positions of the skylights respond to the planning below, and continue to guide passengers through the departures processes.
Interior design
Once past security, passengers are greeted by the magnificent glazed diagrid dome over the airside landscaped retail atrium. This soaring, light-filled space links the international and domestic concourse levels, and brings a sense of openness and natural illumination deep into the heart of the terminal.
From the central atrium, linear overhead skylights lead passengers towards their gates, providing generous headroom over the waiting areas. The stone-clad walls and wave-forms ceiling evokes the unique costal landscape of Yantai. The landscaped gate lounges have a playful mix of furniture to let passengers relax, work and play.
Situated on the lowest floor of the terminal, the design of the baggage claim area is inspired by the timber hulls of Chinses pinks, symbolizing the thousand-year-old Maritime Silk Road. Above the baggage claim hall, the floor plate of the departures check-in and processing halls was intentionally opened up the design, giving passengers natural light as well as a view of the main roof above.
Aedas Executive Director Albert Tong shares, ‘The thoughtful incorporation of natural light, both in the departures hall and the airside atrium, gives these spaces distinctive character and a real sense or place.
The terminal’s ambiance creates a serene environment, and helps passengers navigate the space with ease. Drawing our inspiration from Yantai’s mountains and seascape, the dynamic form of the building is tribute to the region’s unique and iconic features.’ Source by Aedas.
Location: Yantai, China
Architect: Aedas in joint venture with China Southwest Architectural
Design Director: Albert Tong, Executive Director
Client: Shandong Airport Management Group Yantai International Airport Co,. Ltd
GFA: 172,000 sq m
Completion year: 2024
Photographs: 404 nf studio, Courtesy of Aedas
