Oslo Airport Terminal 2 (2008)
Schmidt Hammer Lassen - SHL
Facts:
Architect
schmidt hammer lassen architects
Client
Oslo Airport
Area
120,000 m2
Construction sum
€ 553 million excl. VAT
Competition
2008, invited restricted international competition
Status
Competition proposal
Engineer
Arup
Moe & Brødsgaard
Olav Olsen
Others Consultants
YRM Architects
Holte Consult
Description:
Terminal 2 of Oslo Airport is an independent and original architectural work which connects seamlessly and harmoniously with the existing Terminal 1. But unlike the existing terminal, which is inspired by aerodynamic forms, Terminal 2 takes its inspiration in flow and movement. Movements of sweeping curves embrace the passengers and guide them swiftly and safely through the airport. The outline of Terminal 2 is clear and simple, following logical and well thought out construction principles and using as many local materials as possible.
The dynamic, curved principle forms are created with frames of glulam timber that extend through the whole building supported by intermediate concrete beams. The roof is covered by Norwegian slate, referring to Norwegian nature.
The building is clad in vertical anodised aluminium profiles for maximum sun shading. The cladding is mounted in varied rhythms and angles, which give the visitors the feeling of walking past a Norwegian forest with rows of slim tree trunks. The environmental considerations for the Terminal 2 building are based on analyses of the local climate. Using a range of passive measures the total energy consumption is reduced to a minimum and achieves a 50 percent reduction compared to the existing terminal.
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