Sunshine Coast Airport has appointed development agency McNab and structure observe Fentress Studios, an organization owned by world design studio Populous, to ship its $170 million home terminal redevelopment challenge. The newly appointed corporations be part of challenge managers Deliberate Efficiency.
In response to a press release launched by the airport, the challenge will almost double the footprint of the terminal, improve the variety of departure gates from 5 to seven, and triple the scale of the departure lounge. It’s going to additionally incorporate expanded retail and meals choices, together with upgraded check-in and safety expertise.
Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills mentioned the challenge has been formed by neighborhood enter.
“The terminal displays native wants and expectations with their [community] insights immediately influencing key design options, facilities and the general expertise. From the feel and appear of the terminal to how we welcome and serve travellers, locals helped form greater than only a area, they helped form a greater journey for everybody,” mentioned Mills.
Asia Pacific head of aviation at Fentress Studios Matt Findlay mentioned the terminal design will draw on “the distinctive character of the Sunshine Coast” whereas delivering a easy passenger expertise.
“Our imaginative and prescient for the terminal is to create an area that celebrates the Sunshine Coast’s pure magnificence and life-style whereas offering travellers with a contemporary, environment friendly and welcoming gateway,” mentioned Findlay.
“The design prioritises pure mild with sweeping views of the runway, permitting passengers to expertise the thrill of plane arrivals and departures from the consolation of the terminal.
“By seamlessly integrating safety and check-in, enhancing the arrival expertise, and decreasing the gap between check-in and boarding gates, we’re reimagining the terminal journey to be extra intuitive, environment friendly and welcoming for each passenger. Sustainability and accessibility stay on the coronary heart of each design determination, alongside larger passenger seating and facilities.”
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The airport’s communique outlines a staged method to supply, meant to minimise passenger disruption. Stage one, now in progress, features a new outbound baggage dealing with facility, slated for completion in early 2026. The complete home terminal enlargement is anticipated to be full by 2027, with the airport forecasted to welcome 2.4 million passengers yearly.
