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Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı by Nuru Karim

Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı by Nuru Karim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatı in Memarlıq, Bina və Struktur Dizaynı Competition Category.


GümüşMemarlıq· 2026

Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı

by Nuru Karim

Client: Adani Airport Holdings Limited

A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatı Winner in Memarlıq Category

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The Design

About Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı

Terminal 2, Hindistanın Assam ştatının Quvahati şəhərində yerləşən, ildə təxminən on üç milyon sərnişinə xidmət göstərmək üçün planlaşdırılmış beynəlxalq hava limanı terminalıdır. Memarlıq Bambuk Orxideyası mövzusuna əsaslanır; sütunlar və asma ləçəklər alovlanmaya qarşı davamlı örtüklə işlənmiş bambuk dirəklərdən formalaşdırılıb. Günəş enerjisinin optimallaşdırılması, yüksək performanslı istilik izolyasiyası və kölgələndirmə qurğuları kimi passiv strategiyalar enerji səmərəliliyini artırır. İkiqat hündürlüklü, işıq pəncərəli interyerlər və gəliş meşəsi gün işığını və yaşıllığı daxili məkanlara gətirir. Özünəxidmət qeydiyyatı, sürətli baqaj təhvili və elektron keçid qapıları rahat sərnişin axınını təmin edir.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatı

Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatının qalibidir; bu, ən yüksək səviyyəli, gözəl və təsirli dizaynlara verilən fövqəladə dərəcədə nüfuzlu tanınmadır. Gümüş qaliblər dizaynerlərinin görkəmli təcrübəsini, istedadını və zəkasını nümayiş etdirən son dərəcə parlaq və çox yaradıcı işlərdir. Gözlənilir ki, Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı diqqətəlayiq dərəcədə peşəkar və dərin yenilikçi, gözəl bir nümunə olacaq. A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatını qazanmış bu dizayn sənətin, elmin, dizaynın və texnologiyanın sərhədlərini genişləndirən, yüksək dərəcədə qeyd olunmağa layiq, heyran olunan ixtiradır. Terminal 2 Hava Limanı Terminalı istəkləri oyadan, müsbət duyğular bəxş edən, heyrət və təəccüb doğuran, geniş şəkildə həsəd aparılan yaradıcılıq nümunəsidir.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Guwahati city is a key hub for regional national and international aviation. Handling around thirteen million passengers annually the airport ensures seamless flow. Its architecture draws from Assam’s natural beauty using the Bamboo Orchids theme. Blending tradition with innovation it adopts eco friendly strategies to reduce carbon footprint and sets a benchmark for sustainable aviation infrastructure.
Dimensions & Packaging
The Bamboo Orchid :
a. Orchid column stem: 100 mm diameter Bamboo wood poles forming the stem of Bamboo orchid with Aluminium cladding infill panels around the structural column in circular manner.
b. Orchid petals: 100 mm diameter Bamboo wood poles of varying heights suspended from main structure to form Orchid petals. Designated poles shall have sprinkler pipes and light fixtures integrated within the Bamboo poles.
c. Baffle Ceiling: 80mm diameter Bamboo pipes at 200 mm centre to centre suspended from main structure within the Orchid petals.
d. Finish: All the Bamboo wood poles shall be coated with Flame Retardant solvent.
Tags
Gateway, Bamboo, Orchids, Biophilic, Orchid Inspired, Sustainable, Iconic, Adaptive, Harvested Not Built
Production Technology
Guwahati International Airport integrates climatic responsiveness, contextual design and cultural identity. Passive strategies of solar optimization, high performance insulation and shading devices enhance energy efficiency. Double height skylit interiors and the Arrival Forest ensure daylighting and biophilic experience. Inspired by Assamese villages, programmatic elements like pond, amphitheatre, food and retail zones promote social interaction and cultural engagement.
Design Challenge
Challenges included designing for Assam’s humid subtropical climate with high rainfall requiring robust drainage waterproofing and mold resistant materials. Seasonal weather variations affected construction sequencing and material curing. Compressed timelines demanded efficient planning, modular construction and phased execution to meet deadlines without compromising safety quality or sustainability.
Research
Research for Guwahati International Airport design involved site and climate analysis, stakeholder consultations, and benchmarking global and regional airports. Passenger profiling and flow simulations informed spatial planning. Cultural integration drew on Assamese motifs, bamboo craft, and orchids. Sustainability strategies included passive cooling, rainwater harvesting, and renewable energy. Iterative design prototyping ensured compliance, safety, adaptability, and a strong regional identity.
Inspiration
The design concept of the Guwahati International Airport draws profound inspiration from the state of Assam. Bamboo, integral to daily life symbolises strength, sustainability, and resilience. The design combines these natural elements to create an architectural language that is organic, lightweight, and sustainable. Bamboo, integral to the daily life of North East India, symbolises strength, sustainability, and resilience.
Project Duration
The airport terminal is located in the city of Guwahati, state capital of Assam, India. The project started full swing construction in 2023 and is schedule for completion by 2025.
Operation Flow
Passengers begin their journey with easy self check in fast baggage drop and e gates that save time. After security they can unwind in spaces for shopping, dining and relaxation before boarding. Arrivals are welcomed by forest inspired spaces creating a calm transition as they collect bags and move out with ease. Behind the scenes every detail is managed with care ensuring a seamless and stress free experience.
Team Members
Founder & Principal: Nuru Karim
Technical Director: Mahesh Khanapurkar
Design Associate: Vishesh Khetawat
Senior Architect: Vatsal Kapadia
Senior Architect: Tanvi Savla
Senior Architect: Nandan Tike
Senior Architect: Pradyna Patil
Senior Architect: Atul Hanchnale
Senior Architect: Nirmal Kumar
Architect: Apurva Thakur
Architect: Prerna Kanabar
Architect: Keerthana V
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