Guwahati Airport Wins International Architectural Award 2025
Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has soared to global acclaim, clinching the International Architectural Award 2025 in the Transport category. Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, this award recognises architectural excellence in urban and transport infrastructure.
Design Rooted in Culture and Nature
Terminal 2’s design draws inspiration from the resilience of bamboo and the elegance of the foxtail orchid—two symbols of Assam’s natural beauty. This architectural tribute merges Northeast India’s culture with futuristic infrastructure, making it not just a transit hub but a visual and environmental experience.
Sustainable & Smart Infrastructure
Guwahati Airport’s T2 is more than just beautiful—it’s designed for the future. With:
- Skylights & open layouts for natural lighting
- Indoor gardens & green walls for improved air quality
- An arrival forest that calms travellers as they land
- Capacity to handle 10 million passengers annually
- Smart baggage systems & efficient layouts
It stands as a benchmark for green airport architecture in India.
Its design & execution team are:
- Architecture: NUDES, led by Nuru Karim
- Landscape: Hemali Landscape Design Studio
- Design Team: Mahesh Khanapurkar, Vishesh Khetawat, Vatsal Kapadia, Atul Hanchate, Nirmal Kumar, and Tanvi Savla
- Contractor: Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt. Ltd.
- Client: Adani Airport Holdings Ltd.
Part of an Elite Global Club
Other 2025 award-winning airport projects include:
- Gare du Nord Solar Bike Shed, Paris
- Portland International Airport, USA
- Changi Airport T2, Singapore
- Gadeokdo New Airport, South Korea
- Smart Green Parking, Rome
A Symbol of Northeast India’s Rise
As Northeast India emerges on the global map, Guwahati Airport’s new terminal is not just an infrastructure project, it’s a symbol of growth, sustainability, and regional pride.
