We see many of its counterparts in the U.S., Gulf States and Europe. With inspiration drawn from the tulip flower, a symbol in Turkish history and Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage, and its aerodynamic shape, our tower will be visible to all passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. We believe that this Air Traffic Control Tower, whose groundbreaking we celebrate today, will offer Istanbul a new city symbol and fascinate the aviation community with its unique design. “Air traffic control towers have taken on a new significance in the next-generation airports, becoming an architectural design icon aside from functionality. Inaugurated by Ahmet Arslan, Minister of Transport, Maritime and Communication, the groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Orhan Birdal, Transportation, Maritimes and Communications Ministry Deputy Undersecretary, Funda Ocak, General Director of State Airports Authority of Turkey, IGA Board Members as well as top executives of Pininfarina and AECOM. The tower, scheduled to be delivered in six months, will rise as high as 90 meters over an area of 6,085 m². The tower, winner of the 2016 International Architecture Award, will be 90-meter-tall and completed in approximately six months.Ĭonstruction officially commenced at Istanbul New Airport’s (INA) award-winning Air Traffic Control Tower, which, once finished, will become the world’s largest airport ‘built from scratch’. Istanbul New Airport ATC Tower Breaks GroundĪhmet Arslan, Minister of Transport, Maritime and Communication, inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony of Istanbul New Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower designed by Pininfarina and AECOM. Turkish Aviation Building Development – ATC design by Aecom / Pininfarina Istanbul New Airport Traffic Control Tower Building, Turkey Architecture Images, Architect Istanbul Airport New Traffic Control Tower
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