Amsterdam’s six-runway Schipol Airport is Europe’s busiest in terms of aircraft movements.
To help boost capacity at this hugely popular transport hub, our team provided structural design services for the construction of a new 55,000 sqm pier building. This accommodates seven new gatehouses which serve both narrow and wide-bodied aircraft, with the option for an additional two-plane gatehouse.
These works are part of a wider expansion at the airport which includes updating departure and arrival lounges, landside infrastructure adjustments, redesign of the entrance plaza and upgrading of several existing piers. In addition, a further terminal building will be created to serve the airport.
The Pier A building comprises a 350m long composite steel frame over four storeys, cross-braced in the long axis and with portalised sway resistance in the lateral direction. Columns are concrete filled CHS catering for both strength and fire resistance.
Our team provided Stage 4/5 delivery design services, coordinating the detailed structural aspects following on from the concept development which was provided by a local Dutch engineering company.
We are carrying out design coordination from the London office and attendance at the on-site project office. We also attended the steel fabricator’s works to review quality and workmanship in Portugal.
As Schipol’s most sustainable building, the new pier incorporates design elements such as biomaterials, insulating glass, and reusable plastic and marble rubblework tiles. The scheme also featured 5,000 sqm of solar panels and uses rainwater to flush the toilets.
