The recognized British architect Norman Fosterhas not stopped working on new projects. In 2019 he was appointed as the person in charge of designing one of the terminals of what will be one of the most luxurious and important airports in the world. Located in the middle of the Arabia desertthis aims to be one of the most complex and modern infrastructure of Western Asia.
The project is in charge of the Saudi company Red Sea Development, in charge of the Sea Project, a development of properties and lands that was announced by the heir prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Bin Salman in mid -2017. Red Sea Project It will be established on the coast of Saudi Arabia of the Red Sea, with the aim of attracting foreign tourism to the country and increasing the gross domestic product of the region.
Norman Foster's new work covers more than 25 thousand square kilometers of beaches, islands, deserts, mountains and volcanic area; And in space there will also be luxury and super -luxury hotels, sports and recreation ports, as well as the full airport.
During the next months, Norman Foster And his team visited Arabia by the engineering company Global WSP —Ampresa specialized in sustainable construction – to start drawing the first planes of the airport. However, the airport would be ready at the end of 2022 and will initially serve one million tourists a year, but because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the opening was postponed.
The construction by Norman Foster
This enclosure is inspired by the colors and textures of the desertso it is almost like seeing live dunes. However, it is not a curve design, but in the middle there is a completely wide space for passengers to walk calmly, ease and also a lot of luxury. Red Sea Project is a jewel not only architectural, but is a synonym for a fascinating lifestyle.
In addition to being one of the most luxurious airport terminals in the world, it is also the passage for travelers arriving by sea. Therefore, has a ring -shaped hotel on piles and a complex built on the aforementioned dunes. The construction has grown rapidly and, for now, is almost complete; However, the most important details are still lacking for it to be finally finished.