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Terminal Development at Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport organized an EU-wide competition for the “Terminalentwicklung” project in 2023. ATP architects engineers was the successful best-bidder in the negotiation procedure. The design convinced the jury with its optimized functional layout and its sustainable architecture and engineering concept.
The current terminal landscape of Salzburg Airport – where the core building dates back to 1966 – has reached the end of its lifecycle in terms of construction, technical infrastructure, and the building regulations, as a result of which it must be completely revitalized. The concept by ATP architects engineers takes full account of the need to smoothly integrate handling, security, and logistics processes; public transport, passenger movements, and the necessary security must be ensured at all times. The economical use of resources, energy efficiency, and the circular economy are also key aspects of the design.
A generous and sustainable LARGE SCALE gesture connects the two ‘worlds’ – airside and landside – at Salzburg Airport. At the same time, the proposed construction facilitates a phased building process. We are delighted that, thanks to the strengths of our integrated design approach, we were able to solve such a complex and challenging task so successfully
Dario Travaš
Partner and Head of Design in Vienna
The climate and the future
The project has a very high ecological quality thanks to its extremely efficient building services and the use of natural, regional, and renewable raw materials. The saving of resources, energy-efficiency, and the circular economy are key aspects of the sustainability concept. The use of materials will be significantly reduced due to the partial retention of the existing structure. The modular loadbearing structure makes the building easy to dismantle and reuse in the spirit of the circular economy.
Distinctive and modern
The project for remodeling and upgrading the terminal landscape is a significant milestone for international airport operations in Salzburg. The design by ATP architects engineers and ATP sustain makes conscious references to the region and merges seamlessly into its surroundings, partly due to its distinctively curved roof construction. In addition to the main “Terminalentwicklung” project, a series of further structural adaptations are necessary in order to transform the airport into an energy-optimized ensemble by 2033. The airport’s current terminal complex consists of over a dozen elements, which have evolved since 1966 as a result of adaptations of or additions to the main building. These individual volumes are now being completely renewed, expanded, architecturally and spatially connected, and aligned with the latest technical and statutory requirements.
A combination of comfort and efficiency
The Departure Terminal 2 is being remodeled and enlarged and the centrally located check-in hall is being adapted and increased in height through the addition of a restaurant and AIRlebniswelt level. The new terminal landscape of Salzburg Airport will be completed by the phased refurbishment of the Arrival Terminal 1. Optimal comfort in this new AIRlebniswelt will be guaranteed by the perfect positioning of the generous waiting areas and the broad range of restaurant and shopping options. A physical connection will enable passengers to rapidly move between the two terminal buildings.
