Lead 8 appointed to design new commercial terminal in Daxing

The ambitious Chinese programme to build the world’s largest airport has taken a step forward with the appointment of Lead 8 to design a new commercial terminal for the CNY80 billion facility, located in Beijing's Daxing district. The operator, China Resources Land, intends to create a commercial environment for aviation companies, as well as catering to the needs of the 100 million travellers expected to pass through the airport annually.
 
The project brief for called for a design vision encompassing a new generation of workspaces as part of an “air transport-related economic zone,” including integrated retail, dining and entertainment offerings. Lead 8 was awarded the project based on their innovative strategy for hybrid workspaces, and a proven track-record in aviation designs. Under the challenging site conditions, Lead 8 adopted a creative approach to integrate the diverse facilities, while working in collaboration with operators China Resources Land.

Simon Chua, Co Founder & Executive Director at Lead 8, stated: “The new aeropolis is a glimpse into the shape of the cities of the future. Our future workspaces are being influenced by the changing lifestyles of a new generation, as work, entertainment and hospitality blurs the boundaries to create new opportunities. We hope this scheme will inspire future airport developments, as there is a growing demand for quality workspaces with integrated natural environments, particularly in Beijing.”

The airport is expected to open in late 2019, as part of a regional plan to build the world’s largest mega-city connecting Beijing and neighbouring Tianjin. Construction is well underway at the passenger terminal, one of the last projects signed off by Zaha Hadid before her death in 2016.

Lucy Nordberg
TenderStream Head of Research

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