Changi Internation Airport, Singapore

The latest building development was the upgrade of Terminal 1. The purpose of the project was to revitalize the Grand Dame of Changi Airport, giving the terminal a fresh and rejuvenated look. Works were carried out to refurbish the terminal’s interior design and finishes, as well as improve passenger flow at key areas.
Developed on the thematic concept of a “tropical city”, the upgraded T1 reflects Singapore’s reputation as a garden city. Landscape, technology and movement are key elements of this idea and are realized in the elevated green walkways to the kinetic rain sculptures used throughout the terminal.
Changi Airport Terminal 1 redevelopment has been shortlisted amongst the best projects of the world at the World Architecture Festival.

Built to accommodate a surge in traffic, Terminal 3 is the latest expansion of Changi Airport. The interior design is calming and spacious and adopts an intuitive layout concept promoting ease of orientation. The design process was characterized by four guiding design principles: clarity (due to easy orientation via textures, materials, and subtle architectural cues, minimal signage is required and the passenger journey through Terminal 3 is simple and natural), natural light (the skylight roof structure maximises the application of natural light), external views (passengers have extensive visual access to the external landscape) and maintainability (Terminal 3 is designed for ease of maintenance, from materials finishes to furniture selection). One characteristic feature is a unique five-storey vertical garden, the “green wall”.

Together with the rest of the terminal the detailed interior design provides a rich tactile experience that sees passenger flow integrated with retailing, airport facilities and themed landscaping.

Lavatories in Terminals 1 and 3 are equipped with tamaro urinals.