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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...
Reinventing terminals build 30 years ago
Talking about airport terminals, we...
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How to Become a Good Airport Planner? Tips for Young Professionals
Sometimes people ask me “how do you become an airport planner?” The great thing about this profession is that there are many different paths. But for me, the real question is: how do you become a good airport planner?I studied architecture and worked as a traditional...
Is Zurich’s “The Circle” the best Airport City in the World? Here’s why I think so
Last week marked my 3-year anniversary of working at “The Circle” at Zurich Airport! It’s by far the most beautiful workplace I’ve ever experienced at an airport. 5 years after its opening, over 5,000 people work in "The Circle" every weekday, giving the place a...
Why I still call myself an Architect after 18 years of Airport Planning – Labour Day reflections
Tomorrow is International Labour Day — a public holiday in many countries. Historically, it’s a day to honour workers’ rights and contributions. But perhaps it’s also a good moment to pause and reflect on our own professional identity beyond job titles: What is...
Rethinking your Business Model – The Future of Airport Development
At „Passenger Terminal Expo“ in Madrid in April 2025 I attended an insightful talk on the use of AI at Airports. An Amazon and a Microsoft executives shared their view on how airports approach this topic. The room was packed, AI is on everyone’s mind in the...
Passenger Terminal Expo Madrid – Key Takeaways and Critical Reflections
My key takeaways on the 2.5 days I have spent at the Passenger Terminal Expo Conference 2025: Beside the conference itself, my personal favorite impressions have been: the beauty of Madrid, with its friendly people, perfect weather and walkable city center the...
Great terminals have „soul“ – so do people planning them
I am writing this lines sitting in the afternoon Swiss flight from Zurich to Madrid...on the way attending PTE-Passenger Terminal Expo. Planning airports is tough. It means playing in the super-complex project league. Success in planning and on this level doesn’t...
How to Measure Sustainability in Airport Terminal Planning?
Sustainability is a major priority in airport terminal design, but its true meaning is still unclear.
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...
How to Become a Good Airport Planner? Tips for Young Professionals
Sometimes people ask me “how do you become an airport planner?”
Is Zurich’s “The Circle” the best Airport City in the World? Here’s why I think so
Last week marked my 3-year anniversary of working at “The Circle” at Zurich Airport! It’s by far the most beautiful workplace I’ve ever experienced at an airport
Why I still call myself an Architect after 18 years of Airport Planning – Labour Day reflections
A good moment to pause and reflect on our own professional identity beyond job titles: What is my role, really?
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