The masterplan delivers a cohesive strategy for expansion and growth

Forecast passenger growth at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Northern Italy, determined that a strategic study be carried out to test options for the airports’ expansion.

In collaboration with the airport authorities, Pascall+Watson developed a comprehensive masterplan that explored how existing facilities might be best utilised alongside the addition of significant new infrastructure.

Major features of the masterplan include a new international departure lounge, a new pier, kerb-side facilities and an arrivals building. The plan allows the airport to grow in incremental phases enabling efficient structuring of the capital investment.

Subsequent to the masterplan study we were engaged to create concept designs for the international departure lounge. Taking references from the immediate locale, the bright, naturally-lit space provides a high-end retail offer, extensive passenger seating areas and a range of interactive facilities.