Lighting in Design Q3 2024

Creating a sense of calm for travellers

BOIFFILS Architectures lights up the Changi Airport with sensory experiences inspired by nature. B OIFFILS Architectures, a firm recognised for creative international architectural and design interventions for shopping centres,

piqued the interest of Changi administrators, who included BOIFFILS Architectures in their tender for the renovation and expansion of Terminal 2. The agency was recognised for finding solutions to complex problems and being familiar with Asian culture and markets. It brought significant artistic and cultural elements to the project. “Our deliberate departure from the typical approach to most airport projects really caught the attention of the Changi Airport Group,” says Basile Boiffils. “Our proposal placed the priority on the traveller experience, rather than on the management of passenger flow.” BOIFFILS Architectures prioritised passenger pleasure and comfort through punctuations of

hotels, boutiques, and brand images, is proud to unearth its 5-year expansion project of Terminal 2 of Singapore’s internationally renowned Changi Airport, comprising 120,000m² across three levels. The agency completely redesigned an existing terminal building, and the Paris agency’s focus on traveller experiences and connections to the earth’s elements, particularly in the Departure and Arrival halls, has provided Singapore with a new 21 st -century gateway to the ‘Garden City’. An innovative presentation The agency’s architectural and commercial approach

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LiD Q3 - 2024