Cardiff Airport Terminal Transformation Programme
Cardiff Airport, Wales, UK · 2022-ongoing (Phase 1 commenced 2023, with earlier and ongoing refurbishment efforts) · £4 million (for transformation, unspecified year); £2 million (for new baggage hall, unspecified year)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThe transformation program reflects a strategic focus on enhancing the passenger journey and operational efficiency. - Phased improvements allow for continuous upgrades without prolonged closures of critical airport functions. - Investment in terminal facilities is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and attracting airlines and passengers.
Key engineering challenges
Reconfiguring and refurbishing an operational terminal building while minimizing disruption to passengers and services. - Improving passenger flow and overall customer experience through design and layout changes. - Integrating new facilities and systems (e.g., baggage handling, retail spaces) within existing terminal infrastructure.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Cardiff Airport
- Lead contractor
- Powell (for Departure Lounge fit-out); Midas (for new baggage hall)
- Lead designers
- Rio Architects (for new passenger experience/layout)
- Project type
- refurbishment | upgrade
- Scale
- Reconfiguration and refurbishment of terminal for improved customer experience and speed; new layout for landside food and beverage; additional airside retail space; new baggage hall.
- Disciplines
- architectural; mechanical; electrical; civil; structural; aviation planning
- Standards & frameworks
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Sources: Cardiff Airport (Facebook): Something new for 2023! Phase 1 of exciting improvements... (https://www.facebook.com/CardiffAirport/posts/something-new-for-2023-phase-1-of-exciting-improvements-to-the-main-terminal-bui/167554149313048/) - CLADglobal.com: Cardiff Airport set for terminal revamp (https://www.cladglobal.com/CLADnews/architecture-design/Cardiff-Airport-set-for-terminal-revamp/111723) - Burroughs: Cardiff Airport – Terminal Developments (https://burroughs.co.uk/case_studies/cardiff-airport-terminal-developments/) - Powell: Cardiff Airport - Office Design (https://powell.co.uk/project/cardiff-airport/) - Airport Technology: Cardiff International Airport (https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/cardiffinternational/) - Rio Architects: New passenger experience at Cardiff Airport (https://www.rioarchitects.com/project/cardiff-airport-search-facility/)