The consortium will begin work to complete the proposal in mid-2023, whose main feature is its woven ceiling, a solid wood design that creates an intricate pattern while providing a play of light and shadow in the interior. The project aims to be completed in 2028, by which time CPK will become the main airport in the Polish capital, replacing Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Drawing on over 40 years of experience in infrastructure and transportation projects, including Hong Kong and Beijing airports, and Stockholm Central Station, the new CPK airport proposal finds a balance between operational efficiency, responsibility environmental and symbolic expression.
Drawing on over 40 years of experience in infrastructure and transportation projects, including Hong Kong and Beijing airports, and Stockholm Central Station, the new CPK airport proposal finds a balance between operational efficiency, responsibility environmental and symbolic expression.
“We are proud and excited to be chosen by CPK as the designers of this project. In collaboration, we will work together to create a model for the future of totally integrated transportation design. We believe that this project will completely revolutionise travel across the country and beyond. The vision of woven architectural form is deliberately and strongly expressed. It could shape the building and guide the passengers through its spaces, while also serving as a powerful symbolic reference to Poland’s rich cultural heritage and the united strength of its people.”
Grant Brooker, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners.
The vision for CPK airport includes a landside interchange plaza that is animated by lush greenery and flooded with natural light. People would congregate in this vibrant space before travelling or welcoming visitors. The plaza brings together three main modes of transport: air, rail and road. It acts as the focal point of the scheme and could support the shift towards more efficient and sustainable means of travel. The plaza would also be able to accommodate future emerging technologies. The design ideas include a simple, continuous vaulted roof which intuitively directs passengers from the plaza towards the aircraft.
The vision optimises the passenger experience, making it accessible and inclusive. The functional and flexible layout, with minimal level changes, would allow for efficient and seamless passenger flows and optimised transfers. Visual connections to the surrounding landscape would anchor the transport hub within its geographic context and help to establish a strong sense of place.
The design ideas will need to respond to the challenges of time, cost and quality. Opportunities for modularisation and prefabrication are to be maximised, allowing the transport hub to adapt to ever-evolving operational needs. This creates a resilient and future-proof scheme that stands the test of time.
The CPK airport will initially serve up to 40 million passengers and then expand seamlessly to meet the 65 million passenger target in 2060.
