Jiangbei International Terminal 3B, Chongqing Airport Building, Chinese Modern Architecture Images
Chongqing Jiangbei International Terminal Building
20 Oct 2021
Architects: Nordic ? Office of Architecture
Location: Chongqing, China

Images by Turzen, UDG and Nordic ? Office of Architecture
Jiangbei International Terminal 3B in Chongqing
Nordic?s winning concept for the Chongqing Jiangbei International Terminal 3B interior integrates elements of wellbeing with engaging programmes and experiences

Nordic ? Office of Architecture won the interior design competition for the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Terminal 3B in Chongqing, China. Inspired by the local rivers, Nordic collaborated with UDG, ADC and Lichtvision to create a journey where passengers travel through a history of Chongqing?s rich culture and scenery, using past, present, and future themes.
The design concept is based on architectural elements that gradually build up for clear and intuitive wayfinding?from arrival at the terminal to the departure gates. The terminal?s identity is rooted in Chongqing’s traditions. It is a place that shows visitors the characteristics and novelties of the area, and a place that locals recognise as home.

The team used a variety of geometries to create movement and pause. Linear geometries are inspired by the local rivers and used to show movement and flows, creating an important wayfinding element throughout the terminal. Areas for pause are marked with closed sm...