Southerly approach. (Southampton airport in UK)

From: The Architectural Review | Date: February 1, 1995| Author: McGuire, Penny | Copyright information

Manser Associates has been able to design the passenger terminal at Southampton Airport in the UK on a limited budget on a site that was quite small for such facilities. The building looks like an airplane with its sloping roof consisting of two wings and a peak. The striking design is balanced by an interior whose design is clear and direct. Details of the structural design are presented.

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