Benoy has been appointed to design interiors for Bahrain International Airport’s new terminal as sub-consultant to Hill International.
Four times larger than the current airport, the future 200,000 square metre terminal will serve 14 million passengers per year once complete in 2019.
Head of Benoy’s MENA Studios Paul Priest said: “By applying our knowledge of the region with our expertise across Aviation, Hospitality and Retail, we have helped to shape this terminal into a boutique experience for guests travelling to and from the Kingdom.”
The concept design for the terminal interiors has drawn on the natural assets and culture of Bahrain. Geometric motifs and traditional crafts such as basket weaving have been subtly referenced through fractal patterns and installations.
“We wanted the design language to symbolise the many facets of Bahrain. Our design has ensured that when guests enter the terminal, they will know they have arrived in Bahrain,” said Craig Menzies, Director at Benoy.
New and improved state-of-the-art technology will be introduced throughout the airport to maintain safety and security, improve passenger convenience and speed up processes from check-in to boarding.
Benoy’s scope on the development runs from concept design to documentation for the interior design of the public spaces across the terminal.
Well established in the MENA region, Benoy is also delivering the concept masterplan for the prestigious Bahrain Marina.