A couple of years ago we questioned the “greenliness” of Foster + Partner’s new airport terminal at the Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan, and now the futuristic building has finally opened. Located just south of Amman, the domed structure is designed to mimic the black folds of traditional Bedouin tents out of deference, according to designers Foster & Partners, to what is one of the world’s oldest continually habited cities. Boasting a combination of modern materials with passive Islamic design techniques, this modular wing should maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. While we still question the…
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Futuristic Amman Airport Terminal by Foster + Partners Officially Open
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