Major milestone for Perth Airport’s new terminal project

Perth Airport has appointed Australian firm Woods Bagot to lead a global consortium of architecture and design companies to shape the face of its new international and domestic terminals.

The New Terminal project – including terminal facilities, aprons and taxiways – will be one of the most complex construction projects undertaken in Perth.

Woods Bagot will draw on the global expertise and experience of more than 24 companies, collaborating with Nordic Office of Architecture, Architectus, WSP and other firms to carry out the design-phase for this once in a generation project.

The appointment is one of the largest and most important contracts to date as Perth Airport rolls out more than $5billion of investment in new aviation infrastructure.

Perth Airport’s CEO Jason Waters said that the partnership with Woods Bagot will set a new benchmark in airport design.

“It’s an ambitious project that will deliver new terminal and airfield facilities at Perth Airport with a footprint equivalent to almost 30 Optus Stadium playing fields.

“The floor space in the terminal alone will be three times the size of the floor space of the Perth Convention centre.

“The new terminal facilities will reflect a modern, vibrant and dynamic Western Australia and will provide passengers a world-class experience.

“While acknowledging our past and reflecting our present, Perth’s New Terminal will be a bold statement of the confidence Western Australians have in the future of their State.

“We are focused on building a smart terminal that operates efficiently and safely and makes use of technology that improves the customer experience and operational efficiency.

“With the passenger journey at the top of mind we will create a seamless and intuitive terminal experience for all passengers whether they are starting their journey, transferring or returning

home.

“Its sustainable design and proven best-in-class technology will also drive new levels of efficiency for our airline partners.

“The new terminal infrastructure will include an expansion to the international terminal and a new domestic terminal all of which will seamlessly connect with the current Terminal 1 allowing passengers to cross between existing and new facilities.

The New Terminal will support the growth of international services for our airline partners at Airport Central. It will also allow Qantas to realise its Western Hub vision, positioning Perth as its second most significant operational base after Sydney.

Woods Bagot CEO Sarah Kay said the project has brought together some of the best designers and architects, locally and globally, to deliver this iconic piece of infrastructure. The Perth Airport expansion is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a world-class first impression of Perth. We are honoured to be a part of a design legacy which will connect Perth with the rest of the worldMs Kay said Perth New Terminal will reflect the essence of a modern, vibrant and dynamic Western Australia. Sustainable design methodology and best-in-class technology will be integrated into the design, which is centred on joy and simplicity.

Background
Woods Bagot and Architectus are two of the largest architectural practices in Australia, collectively comprising over 1,200 design professionals. This depth and breadth of resources provides the ability to scale up quickly to respond to changing project demands.

Woods Bagot is a global architectural and design practice with 18 studios across 6 regions. Woods Bagot has more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, 650+ in Australia and 50+ aviation architects and designers. The Perth studio is proud to have a strong track record of delivery with Perth Airport over more than a decade. Woods Bagot was also the lead design and delivery architect (initial concept design by Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture) for the recently opened new $1.5B Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).

Strong representation from Nordic Office of Architecture, Scandinavia leading aviation design firm, renowned for simplifying complex problems and delivering outstanding architectural designs, as demonstrated by their work on Bergen and Oslo Airports.

The inclusion of a dedicated design and project management organisation, Mott Macdonald, ensuring focused leadership and seamless coordination.

Cundall and Klaus Bode Consultancy engaged to drive impactful sustainability design outcomes across all aspects of the projects. Targeting 5-star Green Star rating.

Local engagement and participation are key components of the team composition, with several Western Australian-owned businesses included, such as Indigenous Employment Solutions (IES), UDLA (landscape architecture), and Artify (art consultancy).