Terminal 2 Ibùdó Pápákọ̀ Òfuurufú by Nuru Karim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìkọ́lé, Ilé àti Ètò Competition Category.
FàdákàÌkọ́lé· 2026
Terminal 2 Ibùdó Pápákọ̀ Òfuurufú
by Nuru Karim
Client: Adani Airport Holdings Limited
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Ìkọ́lé Category
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About Terminal 2 Ibùdó Pápákọ̀ Òfuurufú
Terminal 2 jẹ́ ibùdó pápákọ̀ òfuurufú àgbáyé kan ní Guwahati, Assam, ní orílẹ̀-èdè Íńdíà, tí a ṣètò láti gba nǹkan bí mílíọ̀nù mẹ́tàlá arìnrìn-àjò lọ́dọọdún. Ìkọ́lé rẹ̀ tẹ̀lé àwòrán Òdòdó Orchid Ọ̀pá-Ìrèké (Bamboo Orchid), pẹ̀lú àwọn òpó àti àwọn ewé òdòdó tí a fi rọ̀ sókè tí a fi ọ̀pá ìrèké ṣe, tí a fi ohun ìdáàbòbò iná bò wọ́n. Àwọn ọgbọ́n àdánidá bíi lílo agbára oòrùn dáadáa, ìdáàbòbò ooru tó lágbára àti àwọn ohun èlò ìbòji ń mú kí ìlò agbára dára sí i. Àwọn inú ilé tó ga ní ìlọ́po méjì tí ìmọ́lẹ̀ oòrùn ń wọlé láti òkè àti igbó ìdéwọ̀lé kan mú ìmọ́lẹ̀ ọ̀sán àti ewéko wá sínú ilé. Ìforúkọsílẹ̀ fúnra ẹni, ìfisílẹ̀ ẹrù kíákíá àti àwọn ẹnu-ọ̀nà ẹ̀rọ alátagbà ń ṣe àtìlẹyìn fún ìrìn àjò arìnrìn-àjò láìsí ìdíwọ́.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Terminal 2 Ibùdó Pápákọ̀ Òfuurufú jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Terminal 2 Ibùdó Pápákọ̀ Òfuurufú yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Terminal 2 Ibùdó Pápákọ̀ Òfuurufú jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
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 - Image Credits
- NUDES
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