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urban turbine exploring the airport’s connection of the city to the plane
Henrik Rothe Senior lecturer
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
‘Considering that the current airport configuration has been fundamentally the same since the 1970s' 'modern airport age' began, we must rethink and reinvent the airport model to address present and future changes of the environment, thus ensuring the sustainability of this essential global connection.’Steven Cornell, WSP Group
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Airport as an extension of the city and how they can become an ‘urban turbine’, condensing activities and igniting innovation.
Questions:• how can the airport better integrate into the
city• how can the terminal better integrate into the
sequence of local relationships
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
There are two types of airports: destination airports and hubs
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
destination airports they still use the hub airport model
they don’t require airline offices, training centers and services
they need to be more seamless connected to the city they are associated with
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
airport leaves city city follows airport.
airport turns city
airport city ?
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
better:
• efficiency to connect airport to city
• quality destination
• terminal: entrance, region, city hall …
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
urban turbine• compressing local experience into striking identity
seamlessly connected to its region:• operation ability: expandability of the airport• functionality: respecting conflicts between airport and
city• urbanism: possibility to grow the city with the airport
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
urban turbine• compressing local experience into striking identity
seamlessly connected to its region:operation ability: expandability of the airportfunctionality: respecting conflicts between airport and cityurbanism: possibility to grow the city with the airport
• in contrast to the emerging concept of the airport city urban turbine focuses on airport and the city
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
urban turbine• compressing local experience into striking identity
seamlessly connected to its region:operation ability: expandability of the airportfunctionality: respecting conflicts between airport and cityurbanism: possibility to grow the city with the airport
• in contrast to the emerging concept of the airport city urban turbine focuses on airport and the city
• unique approach to each location
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
As a privilege I personally carried out extensive research on behalf of Dorsch Consult on the growth of cities and geopolitical issues in relation to the site of the airport.
This work is continued at Cranfield University.
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
This rich variety of empirical research applies for a destination airport, in this case Khartoum.
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
• prevailing winds
• physical geography
• growth rate of the city
• cultural identity and its effect to the economy
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Selecting the site for the new Khartoum airport we looked at other cities:
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Selecting the site for the new Khartoum airport we looked at other cities:
Abu Dhabi
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Selecting the site for the new Khartoum airport we looked at other cities:
Munich
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Choosing a site • manageable distance to the city• allowing airport and urban structures to
grow• respecting fertile grounds of the river Nile
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
at the time the rational was a linear airport corridor along the road.
on one side: urbanity on the other: agriculture
river nilegreen band: agriculture / parkprime development areaN/S transport + interchangesdensification + residential developmentstemporary agriculturesecondary development areahigh value green and real estate
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
development corridor:local condition, road, wadi, fuel depot, river crossings …
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
… pragmatic form of transport – in crudest sense a commercial corridor: open up the boot and start selling from the car on the road …
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
current status: airport access and ICAO fence
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
from terminal to planelarge spatial effects underratedin particular effective technology can bring passenger later to the plane
departure hall is effectively largely irrelevant:self check-in and baggage drop have replaced traditional processeswe see this as an opportunity
LHR T2 classic examples of a waste of space
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
from terminal to planeform of piers integrating retail after security is only beginning to emerge in few airports
no airports have got a relationship between gate and retail
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Khartoum:not a mini version of a larger model - much more sensitive and reflective of economy
• sensitive approach to daylight• flexible building structure• elegant passenger flows• harmony with landscape and locality
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
siting other terminals
Malpensa midfield: seamless, step-free passenger flow from plane to kerb
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
Pulkovo : Optimise long-term investment – establish pleasant flow from the city to the plane … security control, visa …
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
agenda
1. be ahead of the game2. seamless experience3. abandoned terminal landside4. mobility and location
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
1. be ahead of the gamein an increasingly competitive markettechnology is the driver
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
source gartner 2013 / EY, 2014
quantum computers
volumetric and holographic display and virtual assistants
expectations3D scanner
mobile robotsspeech to speech translation
internet of things
big datawearable technologies
complex event processing
content analytics
augmented reality
machine-to-machinecommunication services
NFC
cloud computing
virtual reality
biometricauthentication methods
location intelligence
speech recognition
predictive analytics
innovation trigger
peak of inflated
expectation
through of disillusionment
slope of enlightenment plateau of productivity
plateau will be reached in:time
less then 2 years 2 – 5 years 5-10 years more then 10 years
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
online ticketing boardingonline/city check-in baggage drop-off
retail / non-aviation
terminal
security
aircraft
• unexplored gates• new media – electronic shopping mall • online restaurant pre-booking
2. seamless experience
home
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
engage passengers as customers
90-120min25min
minimum turn around [connecting] time
[maximum] dwell time
300min and beyond
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
engage passengers as customers
90-120min25min
minimum turn around [connecting] time
[maximum] dwell time
‘It's a fact: passengers who are satisfied with their airport experience have higher dwell times, are more likely to purchase and spend more on average.’James Ingram, marketing director at DKMA
300min and beyond
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
engage passengers as customers
90-120min25min
minimum turn around [connecting] time
[maximum] dwell time
300min and beyond
passenger feedback, DXB 2013
• limited concourse offer [eat and shop]
• more local culture on display
• closed boarding gates uneventful
• lack of charging facilities in public areasSource: Peter Moore, Head terminal development, DXB, 2014
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
where is the fun of travel?
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
where is the fun of travel?• virgin plaza T3 - no one goes there • we are trapped for 20min in uninspiring gates• no retail offer • everybody has an iPad• delivery on return
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
for operation obsolete – terminal becomes the new high street
3. landside
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
for operation obsolete – terminal becomes the new high street • not over engineered: oxford street condition• space for experiments: Japanese planning regulation • viewing platform, art gallery, museum• loyalty club opportunities
3. landside
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
4. mobility and locationexplore potential• from mobility to permanence -
transportation catalyst for retail / real estate
• the terminal as gateway to the region: a destination
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
• explore mobility: create new experiences• get the airport back to the city• make airports better places• take in, compress, ignite: the urban turbine
summary
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
airport expansion
connection to the world
pia
zza
en
trée to
city
functionality
operation ability
urbanity
pop
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• rethink connectivity• explore airport benefits • coordinate development• urban turbine
connection to the regionAirports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015
thank you. I am happy to answer your question and continue this
conversation with you.
Airports Arabia Conference, urban turbine, Henrik Rothe, Cranfield University, 05 May 2015