Due for completion in 2007, Beijing will have a completely new Capital Airport soon.
The new design, chosen in an open competition from 7 finalist, was created by the dutch combination of Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) Company and Foster & Arup group.
Cast in grandeur and ultramodern the design of the new terminal resembles a cross-section of the Eiffel-Tower in Paris, as seen from above. It will be a proud Gateway for visitors into the New Capital of Beijing, and especially the world public, expected to arrive with the August 2008 Olympics of Beijing.
featuring the new China Central Television Building, part of a completely new and modern Chaoyang CBD Central Business District.
Sized at a staggering 350.000 square meters, the new National Airport is much larger than the current. The new terminal will be twice the size of the old airport and terminals, have parking-space for 10.000 cars, an improved area for receiving Taxi's, and will be combined with a city subway and national railway station, giving more direct and easier acces to the City, and the country of China.
Construction started on march
28, 2003, due complete in 2007, one year in advance of the
Olympic Games.
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