O le mamanu Terminal 2 Nofoaga Faʻatali o le Malaevaalele e Nuru Karim o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Ario i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Fausaga Fale.
ArioFausaga Fale· 2026
Terminal 2 Nofoaga Faʻatali o le Malaevaalele
na mamanuina e Nuru Karim
Tagata Fa'atau: Adani Airport Holdings Limited
Manumalo o le A' Design Award Ario i le Vaega Fausaga Fale
Manumalo Fa'ailoga Fa'amaonia
Fa'amaonia le Tulaga o le Fa'ailoga mo #175835Le Mamanu
E Uiga ia Terminal 2 Nofoaga Faʻatali o le Malaevaalele
O le Terminal 2 o se nofoaga faʻatali o le malaevaalele faʻavaomalo i Guwahati, Assam, Initia, ua fuafuaina e tautua i le tusa ma le sefulutolu miliona pasese i tausaga taʻitasi. O le fausaga tusiata e mulimuli i se autu o le Bamboo Orchid (fugalaau okita ofe), faʻatasi ai ma poutu ma fugalaau tautau ua faia i laau ofe ua ufiufi i se vali e taofia ai le mu. O ta'iala fa'anatura e pei o le fa'aogaina lelei o le la, le fa'amafanafana maualuga o le fale ma meafaigaluega e paolo ai e fa'aleleia atili ai le fa'aogaina lelei o le malosi. O totonu o le fale e lua fogafale le maualuga ma fa'amalama i luga o le taualuga, fa'apea ma se vaomatua i le nofoaga e taunuu ai, e aumaia ai le malamalama o le ao ma laau lanumeamata i totonu. O le siaki totonu e le tagata lava ia, le tu'uina vave o ato ma faitotoa fa'aeletonika e lagolagoina ai le gasolo lelei o pasese.
Le Fa'ailogaina
E Uiga i le A' Design Award Ario
O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Terminal 2 Nofoaga Faʻatali o le Malaevaalele, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Terminal 2 Nofoaga Faʻatali o le Malaevaalele e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Terminal 2 Nofoaga Faʻatali o le Malaevaalele o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.
I Tua o le Mamanu
Pepa Fa'asalalau
Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.
- Uiga Fa'apitoa
- 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.
- Fua & Fa'apipi'i
- 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. - Fa'ailoga
- Gateway, Bamboo, Orchids, Biophilic, Orchid Inspired, Sustainable, Iconic, Adaptive, Harvested Not Built
- Tekonolosi Gaosiga
- 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.
- Lu'itau o le Mamanu
- 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.
- Su'esu'ega
- 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.
- Fa'aosofia
- 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.
- Umi o le Poloketi
- 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.
- Fa'agasologa o Galuega
- 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.
- Sui o le 'Au
- 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 - Fa'aaloaloga o Ata
- NUDES
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