denver international airport’s – south terminal redevelopment program by santiago calatrava all images courtesy santiago calatrava, LLC
spanish architect santiago calatrava has just unveiled his preliminary designs for denver international airport’s (DIA) south terminal redevelopment program. the concept for the redevelopment, will not only enhance the airport‘s connectivity and functionality, but is also expected to create more than 6,600 jobs.
the rail link
santiago calatrava‘s project, one of the largest in the country, includes the construction of a signature rail bridge, a terminal train station, a 500-room hotel and conference center and a multi-function civic plaza complete with retail and concessions. the rail station, plaza and hotel will form a highly integrated and dynamic complex, located directly south of the jeppeson terminal.
‘my goal in designing a train station adjacent to such an iconic structure as the jeppeson terminal has been to complement it with a design of independent identity and equal quality,’ said calatrava. ‘it is my sincere hope that the vision expressed in this proposal not only respects and complements the existing architecture, but enables denver international airport to continue to serve as a landmark for centuries to come.’
denver international airport is currently one of the few major airports in the world without a passenger rail link to the downtown city core. to provide local, regional, national and international customers with a modern transportation hub that is more efficient and comfortable, calatrava and dia are collaborating with rtd to provide a signature bridge and terminal station as part of the new commuter rail service between dia and downtown denver’s union station. completion of the bridge and station are currently scheduled for 2015.
as denver international airport continues to expand its role as an economic engine for the city and county of denver and the state of colorado it will transform into a micro-city, with increased revenue potential. the new hotel and conference center are key components of this new development, along with a civic plaza that provides restaurants and commercial retail, as well as space for special programs including exhibitions, art fairs and other special events.
model of denver international airport’s south terminal
calatrava’s concept for the south terminal redevelopment program is the first phase of a planned enhancement of denver international airport and is already asserting itself as an icon for 21st century airport design.
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more commentsAll the works of calatrava were gorgeous.I really love it.looks pretty good.
Looks good. Build it.
The rendered images don’t do a great deal for the project (taken from what you would call a fat angle) but that last shot of the model shows a bit more of calatrava’s signature–his organic armature.
Now it’s kind of growing on me. I hope the covered civic plaza will be warm enough during the winter. This is Colorado, after all.
the existing denver airport looks like many pairs of stretched briefs put together!! this building looks a million times better!
¿¿Calatravada???
Looks like whale baleen. From a strictly design viewpoint, I think it’s kind of blocky/clunky and will date fast.
oh my god…I’m just a student of Architecture and I will dare saying that this NOT cool AT ALL !! It’s like if they wanted to make sth really big to impress and nothing more…
Another reason why I love Caltrava… Hopefully the flow inside the building is smooth…
denver is a HORRIBLE airport, customes is confusing and demeaning!