Airport Architecture

Airport Architecture

Madrid's T4

Coherence and style befitting a major air hub

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Edward Russell
Jun 27, 2025
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The Spanish government made a momentous decision several decades ago. They envisioned Madrid-Barajas Airport as a major European hub in league with Amsterdam and Frankfurt, and needed a terminal up to the task.

The result was Terminal 4, or T4. Opened in 2006, the colorful, light-filled terminal and satellite complex by Richard Rogers and Estudio Lamela …

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