Architect
Foster + Partners
Location
Kuwait / Kuwait
Date
2016 – 2024
Client
Limak Construction
Services by PROBE
- Construction Projects for Interior Structural Steel Elements
- Shop Drawings for Steel Connections
- BIM Coordination
- Preparation of Interim Payment Certificates for all of the subcontractors
Passenger Terminal 2
Terminal 2, envisioned and designed by Foster and Partners, stands as a monument to transformative design and sustainable innovation. Embracing the challenge of one of the hottest inhabited environments on earth, the terminal’s design draws inspiration from local forms and materials. The trefoil plan, with three symmetrical wings of departure gates, spans an impressive 1.2 kilometers on each façade, converging at a dramatic 25-meter-high central space. This design not only caters to the vastness of the structure but also ensures simplicity and ease of use, minimizing level changes for enhanced passenger experience.
With a commitment to environmental sustainability, Terminal 2 is poised to become one of the world’s largest environmentally friendly airport projects. Designed to accommodate up to 25 million passengers annually, the terminal aims to be the first to achieve LEED certification at the Gold level among passenger terminals, setting a new standard for eco-friendly aviation infrastructure.
The structural marvel of Terminal 2 is realized through a sophisticated combination of materials and techniques. The primary structure features 90 precast concrete columns connected by posttensioning precast arches, supported by 39,800 composite steel and concrete cassettes forming the inner roof. Galvanized roofing and a weather-resistant glass frontispiece contribute to the durability of the building, ensuring its longevity even in challenging weather conditions. Additionally, the terminal is designed to be explosion-proof, prioritizing safety and security.
This monumental undertaking involved over 1 million cubic meters of concrete and over 150 thousand tons of structural steel. As a key contributor commissioned by APC for architectural and Limak for structural projects, our role encompassed static projects for all structural steel elements, including stairs and elevators, as well as the encased columns, involving structural design, calculation, BIM coordination, connection detail design drawings, and shop drawings.
