The amazing Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in India is a great example of sustainable modern economic architecture. The huge air hub holds up to 40 million passengers per year and is a great source of income to its country.
The hub is like a huge shell enclosing both domestic and international services. The shell is carried on mushroom like columns. The project consists of three symmetric concourses that are branched from a central core with inner courtyards. The building reflects the identity, culture and history of India and presents it in a new modern global way.
designed by Robert Polidori
The high tech and complicated systems used help the building to function in an efficient way. I found the light treatment completely interesting. They used colorful glass disks that fill the hall with light. The color’s constellation is a kind of presentation to the peacock, the national bird of India.
designed by Robert Polidori
When looking to the project from inside, you feel that the columns and the ceiling hold a certain fabric that gives a character to the space. Along with the flooring materials and colors and furniture used you sense the high quality and nobleness of the space.
designed by Robert Polidori
By Rehab Ayman
Project info:
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Location: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), सहार रोड, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Area, मुंबई, महाराष्ट्र 400099, India
Design Partner: Roger Duffy
Senior Design Architect: Scott Duncan
Design Architect : Peter Lefkovits
Technical Architect: Narin Gobindranauth
Senior Aviation Planner: Derek Moore
Project Year: 2014
Photographs: Robert Polidori, SOM
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.