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Shaping decisions – one of the most critical capabilities in airport planning
The Hidden Cause Behind Delays and Cost Overruns We often read about schedule delays, cost overruns, or major conflicts in projects. When we ask for the reasons, we find a whole chain of causes, often closely linked. But if you analyze the project process carefully,...
Shaping decisions – one of the most critical capabilities in airport planning
Improve decision-making in complex projects. Discover common pitfalls, 5 practical steps, and a €100M airport project case study.
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Reinventing terminals build 30 years ago
Talking about airport terminals, we often focus on exciting new-build projects. But airports, especially in Europe and North America, face a much more complicated issue: terminals built in the 1970s, 80s, or 90s that now require fundamental renewal for several...
Choosing the right architects – your first important design move in an airport terminal project
Planning an airport terminal drives extraordinarily large investment decisions. And a new terminal will be the “CPU” of the airport’s hardware for the next 20–30 years. Therefore, a good collaboration between client and design team is central. It’s the “operating...
My Favorite Airport Projects 2025
This article highlights the five airport projects from 2025 that for me stood out for their architectural quality and strong sense of place. Across all five projects, a clear trend emerges: airport terminal architecture is increasingly shaped by regional identity and...
The Programme Trap in Airport Terminal Planning
Many Airport terminal planning projects run into budget problems because the requirements-program is created without strategy, and without really questioning existing processes. If airports first define clear strategic goals and turn some “fixed requirements” into...
How to Measure Sustainability in Airport Terminal Planning?
Within the last 10 years, sustainability has become a key goal in airport infrastructure development. But do we understand well enough what truly defines a sustainable terminal? On the level of technical solutions, the answer seems easy: the more solutions for...
AI won’t save your airport – your bold decision will!
Everyone talks about AI like it’s a silver bullet. But for airports facing rising passenger numbers, aging infrastructure, and increasing complexity, AI won’t solve problems that leadership isn’t bold enough to confront. Many airport leaders underestimate what it...
Shaping decisions – one of the most critical capabilities in airport planning
Improve decision-making in complex projects. Discover common pitfalls, 5 practical steps, and a €100M airport project case study.
Reinventing terminals build 30 years ago
Talking about airport terminals, we often focus on exciting new-build projects. But airports, especially in Europe and North America, face...
Choosing the right architects – your first important design move in an airport terminal project
Learn how to select the right design team for airport terminal projects. Discover 5 key factors to improve collaboration, reduce risk, and ensure long-term success.
My Favorite Airport Projects 2025
This article highlights the five airport projects from 2025 that for me stood out for their architectural quality and strong sense of...
The Programme Trap in Airport Terminal Planning
Airport terminal planning projects run into budget problems because the requirements-program is created without strategy, and without really questioning existing processes
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