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For the 21st century Norman Manley International Airport
Janet Silvera, Hospitality Jamaica Coordinator
LEAD CONSULTANTS responsible for the US$112 (J$7,280) million expansion programme at the Norman Manley International Airport, will combine the vibrant colours and rich Jamaican culture in the design of the state-of-the-art facility set for completion in 2022.
Speaking from London, England on Sunday, Bert McCabe, architect, of Llewellyn Davis Limited, told Hospitality Jamaica that when his company took on the project, they found out how necessary it was for the airport to provide a sense of place through a uniquely Caribbean feel.
He said that from phase 1A, which is expected to be substantially ready for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, to phase three, which is set for completion in 2020, his team had ensured that the airport kept to 21st century standards, in terms of design, energy reduction and flexibility.
"We went for a totally integrated design approach in architecture, interior finishes and landscaping externally." Apart from the envelope of the building which will reflect a modern progressive airport terminal, Mr. McCabe said it was important that the terminal represented the people of Kingston.
GIVE THE FACILITY AN IDENTITY
Having built three airports in China, the Hewanorra in St. Lucia and terminal two at Heathrow in London, the expert explained that what his company tried to do, was to give the facility an identity, which has colour, vibrancy and all the things associated with Jamaica.
"Within the building, the designers have taken Jamaican symbols and embodied them with the interior design," he added.
Phase 1A of the expansion, which commenced in 2004 is estimated to cost US$80 million (J$5.2) billion, will comprise: A new departures building at the eastern end of the present terminal to accommodate expansion to the present departure concourse, security screening station with space to accommodate explosives detection equipment, out-going immigration, retail concessions and departure lounge.
The work will include the construction of a new multi-level passenger pier which will enable the separation of arriving and departing passengers; the installation of four passenger loading bridges, an upgraded roadway system and expanded public car park.
Phase 1B is scheduled for the period 2008-2012 and will cost approximately US$23 (J$1,495) million. Work under this phase will include: further upgrading of existing buildings, construction of a new arrivals area; installation of new baggage handling facilities, relocation of the general aviation centre, the fire station and other support facilities.
Phase 2, final stage of the project, is to commence in 2013 and end in 2022. This phase will involve additional improvement and maintenance works to the terminal, airfield and support areas of the facility at a cost US$9 (J$585) million.
For the 21st century Norman Manley International Airport
Janet Silvera, Hospitality Jamaica Coordinator
LEAD CONSULTANTS responsible for the US$112 (J$7,280) million expansion programme at the Norman Manley International Airport, will combine the vibrant colours and rich Jamaican culture in the design of the state-of-the-art facility set for completion in 2022.
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| Aerial view of new Norman Manley airport |
He said that from phase 1A, which is expected to be substantially ready for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, to phase three, which is set for completion in 2020, his team had ensured that the airport kept to 21st century standards, in terms of design, energy reduction and flexibility.
"We went for a totally integrated design approach in architecture, interior finishes and landscaping externally." Apart from the envelope of the building which will reflect a modern progressive airport terminal, Mr. McCabe said it was important that the terminal represented the people of Kingston.
GIVE THE FACILITY AN IDENTITY
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| An artist's impression of the new Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. |
"Within the building, the designers have taken Jamaican symbols and embodied them with the interior design," he added.
Phase 1A of the expansion, which commenced in 2004 is estimated to cost US$80 million (J$5.2) billion, will comprise: A new departures building at the eastern end of the present terminal to accommodate expansion to the present departure concourse, security screening station with space to accommodate explosives detection equipment, out-going immigration, retail concessions and departure lounge.
The work will include the construction of a new multi-level passenger pier which will enable the separation of arriving and departing passengers; the installation of four passenger loading bridges, an upgraded roadway system and expanded public car park.
Phase 1B is scheduled for the period 2008-2012 and will cost approximately US$23 (J$1,495) million. Work under this phase will include: further upgrading of existing buildings, construction of a new arrivals area; installation of new baggage handling facilities, relocation of the general aviation centre, the fire station and other support facilities.
Phase 2, final stage of the project, is to commence in 2013 and end in 2022. This phase will involve additional improvement and maintenance works to the terminal, airfield and support areas of the facility at a cost US$9 (J$585) million.
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