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Lishui Airport to Feature Unique Bird-Shaped Roof in China

Designed by MAD Architects, the new airport aims to blend with Lishui's natural landscape and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

  • MAD Architects unveils the design for Lishui Airport in China, featuring a distinctive bird-shaped roof inspired by the region's natural beauty.
  • The airport, located in the hilly terrain of Zhejiang Province, aims to merge with the surrounding landscape, enhancing Lishui's identity as a 'forest city'.
  • Slated for completion by the end of 2024, the airport is expected to serve one million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to five million by 2030.
  • The interior design emphasizes natural light and ease of navigation, with a large central skylight and curving timber finishes.
  • Lishui Airport is MAD Architects' latest project drawing inspiration from nature, following their designs for airports resembling a floating feather and a massive snowflake.
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