{"id":284946,"date":"2026-02-11T02:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T02:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/284946\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T02:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T02:23:11","slug":"mad-completes-airport-underneath-silver-white-aluminium-roof-in-eastern-china-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/284946\/","title":{"rendered":"MAD completes airport underneath silver-white aluminium roof in eastern China | News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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MAD Architects<\/a> has completed the Lishui Airport in eastern China<\/a>. Initiated in 2008 and completed after 17 years of planning and construction, the scheme is located southwest of Lishui city, within a low mountain and foothill valley formed through extensive land reclamation. As a result, construction required major earthworks, with cut-and-fill differences of up to 300 feet in certain areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The terminal building spans a floor area of approximately 120,000 square feet and includes eight aircraft parking bays. In its initial phase, the airport<\/a> is designed to accommodate up to one million passengers annually, with a projected cargo throughput capacity of 4,000 tons.<\/p>\n

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The design of the scheme responds closely to the surrounding landscape. The terminal follows the site\u2019s natural contours, with a gently sloping form intended to integrate with the terrain. A double-layered roof clad in silver-white aluminum panels defines the building\u2019s silhouette, supported by 14 umbrella-shaped structural columns. At the roof\u2019s apex, a spindle-shaped skylight introduces daylight into the interior spaces.<\/p>\n

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Internally, the terminal is organized using a compact one-and-a-half-story sectional strategy. A double-height entrance hall connects ground-floor arrivals with the upper-level departure lounge, supporting efficient passenger circulation and visual continuity. Floor-to-ceiling curtain walls frame views of the surrounding mountains, while varying ceiling heights and integrated acoustic<\/a> treatments contribute to a more controlled interior environment.<\/p>\n

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Below the terminal, a sunken parking structure follows the natural terrain. A landscaped central promenade runs beneath the building, guiding passengers toward the departure hall. The design allows for future expansion, with long-term plans projecting passenger capacity to reach 1.8 million by 2030 and up to 5 million by 2050, including provisions for an international terminal.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe used materials with warm tones and natural textures to create a bright and airy interior,\u201d MAD founder Ma Yansong<\/a> said about the scheme. \u201cBy adopting a one and a half story layout, the airport remains compact, while supporting daily comfort and engaging in a dialogue with nature.\u201d<\/p>\n

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