Arup, as part of the Anemos consortium, appointed to design the expansion of Athens International

Airport

The expansion will include extensions and alterations to the main and satellite terminal buildings of the current airport as well as landside and airside updates, aircraft stands, gate seating and commercial areas - all to be delivered through a phased programme while the current airport remains operational. The strategy for delivery across the terminal buildings aims to modify and extend while minimising disruption to the existing facilities.  

Arup will bring its specialist technical aviation expertise to the project, supplying 30 different services. Its role will include airport planning, multi-disciplinary design engineering, airport systems, civil engineering, structural engineering, SMEP, fire, facades and technology consulting. 

The design will also build on AIA’s Route 2025 initiative, which sets a net zero operations target and whole life carbon commitments, by adopting passive design principles, low carbon structures and materials as well as modular efficient construction systems. 

The concept design is integrated with sustainability at its heart with five clear overarching principles centred around achieving operational net zero, enabling climate resilience, protecting the natural environment, achieving resource efficiency and providing wellbeing for passengers and staff.