Foster + Partners Completes Techo International Airport in Cambodia with Curved Steel Canopy
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Foster + Partners has completed the Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, featuring a distinctive curved steel structure wrapped by latticed panels that filter daylight. The airport is designed to respond to Cambodia's tropical climate while reflecting local culture and architecture through its steel column construction and climate-responsive design.
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Situated south of the Cambodian capital, the airport is designed by Foster + Partners to respond to the country's tropical climate and reflect the local culture and architecture.
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