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Beyond the acres of concrete that makes up runways, taxiways, aprons, and the tarmac, certain features of an airport can be designed in a manner which inspires. The control tower is just one of those places at a growing number of airports where form can coexist with function.
The following are a few photos of existing and planned airport control towers located around the world that are no only functional, but are amazing works of architectural design and artistry. Instead of a bland concrete cylinder, these have been constructed with grace and panache.
The first one from Alguaire, Spain (below) looks like a building that Frank Lloyd Wright would have designed for an airport. The architectural symmetry between tower and terminal are simply outstanding.
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This second one below under development in Kinshasa, Congo resembles the unfurling petals of a flower.
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Istanbul (Gokcen), Turkey’s new control tower is a visual treat in the night sky (below).
Source: worldbuildingsdirectory.com
Rising above the tarmac in the Kutaisi, Georgia is this gem of a new tower (below):
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Bilbao, Spain resembles a silver torch (below):
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Sydney, Australia’s unique air traffic control tower at Kingsford Smith International Airport (below):
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Finally, we have the Stockholm (Arlanda), Sweden control tower which its cab that resembles a series of unevenly stacked plates.
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Thanks, Basil. There are some very cool ones out there.
You’re welcome. This is very true. Even Kuwait International Airport has tried a distinctive style at their commercial side…