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A serene airport? Singapore Changi's new terminal is designed for stress-free travel

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Boiffils Architectures’ concept for Terminal 2 was to replicate Singapore's unique landscape for visitors by immersing them in local flora and weather patterns through technological installations, natural, earth-tone materials and biophilic design. - Changi Airport Group - Fabian Ong
Travellers leaving Singapore are welcomed via automated check-in counters, inspired by luxury hotels, with plant-lined columns and textured carpets that resemble the earth's layers. - Changi Airport Group - Fabian Ong
The kiosks and baggage drop belts stand as unique islands in the open floor plan, diverging from conventional linear counters and adding curvature to the space. - Changi Airport Group - Fabian Ong

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Design, Architecture
Floor Area
120,000 sq-m

Installations, automated check-in, vegetated areas and an innovative ceiling bring human-centric additions to Singapore Changi Airport’s famous biophilic scenery, fostering tranquillity in an unlikely place.

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