- An iconic gateway to China with a capacity of 45m passengers a year.
- Set to be the first airport terminal certified to the National Green Building Star Label in China.
- Low-energy systems and fabric design.
- Performance-based fire engineering solutions ensure safety, reduce costs, and ease construction and maintenance requirements.
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport Terminal 3 is designed as an iconic gateway to China with its unique passenger experience, operational efficiency and sustainable approach.
Arup was appointed to provide holistic sustainable design and performance-based fire engineering consultancy to ensure passenger comfort, safety and resilience.
The new terminal is 1,000m long, covering a total gross floor area of 459,000m2. A double airside concourse is laid out in a cruciform arrangement. The terminal will make Shenzhen the fourth-largest airport in China following Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, with a total capacity of 45m passengers per year.
The terminal is scheduled for completion in 2012.