Carrasco International Airport for Architecture Project

December 11, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture

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Rafael Viñoly Architects has completed international first ever airport terminal which is to open next month in Viñoly’s home country. Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, Uruguay is the largest of the architect’s airport projects in Uruguay and will expand the airport in a bid to spur commercial building growth and tourism 3 letter airport codes.

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Beneath the spectacular 1,200 ft long roof, which offers a softness to the otherwise transfer to airports monolithic structure, the design gives particular prominence and care to public zones and amenities offering abundant space and natural light. Light enters via a visor-like glazed air side facade, which peers out from under the gently down-turned roof. The flowing lines and undulation are reminiscent of Uruguayan landscape airport construction providing a fitting entry point to the country.

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