wood cocoons organize heydar aliyev international airport by autoban

wood cocoons organize heydar aliyev international airport by autoban

autoban organizes heydar aliyev international airport with wood cocoons

autoban organizes heydar aliyev international airport with wood cocoons
photo by kerem sanliman
all images courtesy of autoban

for the commission of interior architecture and experiential design for the heydar aliyev international airport in baku, azerbaijan, istanbul-based studio autoban has arranged wood-clad ‘cocoons’ throughout the new terminal’s upper level. the 16 bulbous-shaped pods are most often enclosed, while some are left open only as a structural framework. they contain a variety of different programs, including two cafés, a champagne and caviar bar, a kids’ play area, a spa and beauty shop, a music and bookstore, and multiple for luggage storage rooms. the expressive and curving forms exist as ‘micro-architectures’ among the overall open spatial field, and are blended with their surrounding areas through groups of tables and chairs.

photo by kerem sanliman

project info:

location: baku, azerbaijan
dates: 2012 – 2014
client: azerbaijan airlines
interior architecture: autoban
architecture: arup
photography: kerem sanliman