"The architectural concept draws from Ethiopia's geography and cultural diversity. A central spine organizes the terminal and its piers, reducing transfer times while acting as a spatial anchor. Each pier features distinct interior material palettes and colors, referencing the country's varied regions. The overall layout takes inspiration from the Great Rift Valley, which runs close to Bishoftu, using a continuous linear geometry to organize the complex and simplify wayfinding."
"Designed by the international design firm ZHA in collaboration with lead consultant and airport planner DAR (Dar Al-Handasah), the new terminal is conceived primarily around transfer travel. Ethiopian Airlines estimates that up to 80% of future passengers will be in transit, moving between destinations without leaving the airport. In response, the terminal integrates extensive amenities for long layovers, including an airside hotel with 350 rooms, dining and entertainment zones, and outdoor gardens and courtyards."
Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) is under construction about 40 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa and is designed to reach an initial annual capacity of 60 million passengers, rising to 110 million. The terminal, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects with lead consultant DAR, uses a central spine and continuous linear geometry inspired by the Great Rift Valley to simplify wayfinding and reduce transfer times. The airport is planned mainly for transfer passengers, with up to 80% estimated in transit, and will include extensive amenities such as a 350-room airside hotel, dining, entertainment zones, and outdoor gardens. The lower elevation and longer runways will allow higher payloads, improved fuel efficiency, and longer nonstop routes, positioning Ethiopia as a major aviation hub between Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
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