Tashkent International Airport

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Transportation
Firm LocationIstanbul, Turkey
Project locationTashkent, UZBEKISTAN
CompanyGMW MIMARLIK
Lead ArchitectPinar Ilki and Dicle Demircioglu
Design TeamOkan Akben, Cemre Akkoca, Alara Gogus, Cagla Gurbay, Esra Kocabas, Baran Ozdemir, Edanur Ozbayraktar, Sezer Turkmen, Nazlı Unsal
ClientYildirim Holding

The designed terminal aims to create a new landmark for Tashkent, to attract not only the passengers and other airlines for hub, but also to turn the new terminal into a destination point. The steel grid shell structure of the canopy has varying diagonal patterns providing a unique sculptural identity with its cladding. The design of the canopy is inspired by outstretched wings of the mythical bird, Huma which is a main figure of Uzbekistan State symbol and represents the peace & prosperity. The linear skylights are located parallel to the passenger flow to provide intuitive wayfinding.