https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2938 en-us An otherworldly new terminal, just opened in Beijing, alleviates pressure on the capital city's existing airport. Read our story from the July airports issue, and watch a new video about the project.  

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14154 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14154-beijing-daxing-international-airport-by-zaha-hadid-architects Located in a rural area 30 miles south of Beijing, the terminal has a compact form that minimizes distances between gates. Photo © Xinhua/Alamy Stock Photo A rendering shows how the multilayered core enables visual connections to other levels. Rendering courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects Steel megacolumns surround a central courtyard, where domestic retail and amenities are located. A mezzanine guides international travelers to passport control. Photo © Xinhua/Alamy Stock Photo A cluster of curved steel columns underpins the long-spanned aluminum-clad roof. Skylights atop each pillar flood the interior with natural light. Photo © Xinhua/Alamy Stock Photo Photo © Xinhua/Alamy Stock Photo