4.1.2 Outline of the Analysis on the Architecture & Interior Design of the Airport (KLIA2)

4.2 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2)

Exterior
Overall View of KLIA2
-The concept of simple folding planes was used to build and design the building envelope. A contemporary structure with simple and clean lines compared to KLIA which shows more local Malay Architecture style.
-Roof canopy was built with aeronautic forms with a clean curve and simple lines. Give users an experience of looking at a lifting canopy and plane take off instead of carrying the weight of the structure.
-However, the bold and simple lines were designated to suit the local hot and humid climate. The arch form of roof structure promotes natural ventilation utilizing the laminar airflow over its surface to its surrounding. However, some users found that the temperature at the drop-off area and transportation hub is hot and not well ventilated due to heat released from vehicles and local hot climate.
-Monochromatic finishing with steels structure. Steel is more light-weighted and durable at the same more aesthetically pleasing.

Transportation Hub
-The roof also equipped with insulation and reflective materials to reduce the heat and solar gain with an addition of the use of light colour to make the airport looks brighter and welcoming. 56% of the users are agreed with the warm ambience at the drop-off point and main entrance of the terminal. However, the transportation hub is not welcoming and dark as its located at the lower ground with less natural lighting and dim artificial lighting is provided.
-The curtain wall of the main terminal with glazed Low-E glass to reduce the direct sun glare and the loss of cool air in the interior.

Terminal
Main Terminal Building Entrance

-The terminal consisted of three levels with departure hall located at level 3 and arrival hall located at level 2.
-Compared to KLIA, the design of the main terminal building of KLIA2 is much more simple and modern. User experience: Travelers like the design of KLIA’s terminal as it’s more interesting and provide a soothing natural view of forest outside.
Mini Landscape Garden

Design of the Baggage Check-in Counter
-A landscape mini garden with seating areas before entering the main terminal building.
-The interior of the terminal was derived from the concept of local tropical rainforest and the forms were used mainly on the structure of baggage check-in counter only. The structure of the forms was illuminated with lighting as artificial lighting and also adding aesthetic value in the terminal.
-Extensive uses of glazed elevation and skylights to allow more natural lighting into space.
-High ceiling design supported by columns with aluminium panels. Experience: Sense of freedom and tend to explore more in the grand and spacious spaces.
-Exposed pin-jointed raking tubular columns (represent the tropical rainforest tree structure in an abstract manner but simultaneously protrude a high technology image).

Observation Deck
-The observation deck and smoking areas surrounded the outdoor area of main terminal buildings. As an experience for travellers to enjoy the view before check-in or leave the airport.

Contact Pier & Satellite Building
Glazed Elevation
-The concept of Aeronautical Form (same as the overall airport structure).
-Plaster ceiling is lower compared to KLIA’s aluminium panels ceiling and no skylight was built. -Glazed elevations are used to provide more natural light with the addition of warm artificial lighting. Survey: 56% strongly agreed that natural lighting is well provided in the contact pier and satellite building.
-Exposed pin-jointed raking tubular columns were built to support the ceiling and roof. However, the concept of rainforest is not well shown compared to KLIA. KLIA2 gives off a more simple and modern style.
Sky Bridge

-A sky bridge was built to connect the contact pier to satellite building for all international flights (can walk within 5 minutes with the view of runways as an experience with retails. Seating areas also provided).

Satellite Building

-Satellite building consists of two levels, which Pier P and Pier Q are located at Level 2 for international departures and arrivals. Various retails shops, lounges and, bar and leisure are located on the Level 3.
-The design of satellite building is more classy and modern with high ceiling design compared to contact pier. Ceiling and the column design was implemented using the concept of nature. User experience: A high-end retail shopping experience with various leisure provided while waiting for the flight or after the arrival.
-Roof structure supported by inclined bow-string trusses and exposed pin-jointed raking tubular columns.

Read More on:
http://www.klia2.info/about-klia2
http://www.klia.com.my/index.php?m=klia2&c=info&id=1
http://hlarchitecture.net/gatewayklia2-sepang/
http://www.n-architect.com/klia2-airport/

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