Photo: Fosters + Partners British architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled a concept for a vertiport terminal in Dubai that will accommodate "air taxi services". The design concept forms part of a proposal for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure networks that would connect and transport people at high-speed to popular locations across Dubai, reports dezeen.com.
It is proposed to be located next to the Dubai International Airport and would integrate with the existing transport systems at the airport, as well as surrounding transport hubs such as Dubai's metro network.
Photo: Fosters + Partners
"We are delighted to have developed a vertiport concept for the emerging AAM industry, which will transform the way people travel in Dubai," said Foster + Partners head of studio David Summerfield. "The conceptual vertiport connects with Dubai International Airport and the Dubai Metro, to provide seamless, sustainable travel across the city for international and domestic passengers."
The Dubai International Airport vertiport is one of four sites proposed by advanced air mobility (AAM) company Skyports Infrastructure and Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority.
The two companies plan to "develop the network of vertiports for air taxi services by 2026," the studio said.
Photo: Fosters + Partners
The terminal will be topped by an overhanging roof that bows and curves to create varying heights throughout the interior while shading and preventing the terminal from overheating.
The vertiport's interior appears to have a muted decor scheme, with warm and natural materials used to create a "comfortable and serene environment."
The exterior of the building was designed to visually communicate with the nearby metro station. Lush landscaping surrounds the perimeter of the terminal.
Source: dezeen.com
