SANTIAGO, D.R.—International design firm luis vidal + architects has unveiled the design concept for the 592,000-square-foot, $300-million Santiago International Airport expansion in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
The design will turn the current building into a mixed-use space featuring an office park, business centre and hotel in conjunction with services already offered by the airport as well as increased cargo capacity.
“With our international experience designing world-class airports that are unique to each region, the Santiago International Airport is quickly becoming the one of the most modern airports in the Caribbean,” said Óscar Torrejón, luis vidal + architects Dominican Republic office partner and director.
Features of the new terminal include nine contact stands, which are designated areas in the airport’s apron where an aircraft can use a passenger boarding bridge, designed on two levels to segregate the flow of departures from arrivals.
“This new terminal was inspired by the beauty and culture of our region. As one of the region’s largest airports, we are pleased to be working with the team at luis vidal + architects to construct a building that will be sustainable and meet the needs of our community,” added Santiago International Airport Board of Directors president Félix García.
Other features are a mile of new roads, over 150,000 square feet of green areas, a raised parking area connected to the new terminal and an elevated and independent access road leading to check-in on level two while another access road connects to the pre-existing building.
“We wanted to ensure effortless navigation through the new terminal to accommodate the influx of passenger traffic, while still interweaving elements of the region’s surrounding natural landscapes in the project’s interior,” said Luis Vidal, president and founding partner of luis vidal + architects.
The airport broke ground in November 2021 and is set to be completed in 2026.
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