KÖZTI architects + engineers: skycourt terminal extension budapest

‘skycourt’ by KÖZTI architects + engineers located in budapest, hungary images © tamás bujnovszky

hungary based KÖZTI architects + engineers has recently completed ‘skycourt’ an extension to liszt ferenc international airport’s terminal two in budapest. the new passenger hall hosts security control points and shopping to connect two existing terminal spaces. manifested from a minimalist approach, the corridor is formed by a rhythmic series of steel arches spanning sixty-four meters connected by glass skylights. large angled columns supporting the arches are placed adjacent to the expansive continuous curtain wall which overlooks the lively runway.

terminal entrance facade

in addition to an airy central space, the transparency created by the continuous vertical ribbons of glass encourages outward views of the urban landscape and sky. cladding the interior structure with a white reflective metal generates an ethereal atmosphere for the transient visitors. an upper level balcony for lounge areas provides an elevated observation platform of the airport’s continuous bustling activity.

transit area

glass curtain wall from the tarmac

escalator

second level lounge area

lounge seating

(left) structure meeting interior walls (right) hallway formed by arched structure and vertical walls

expansive glass curtain wall overlooking runway

angled steel columns support overhead structure

overhead structure and glass skylights

structure and skylights soar over second floor platform

structure and skylight detail

at night