Broad Horizons / Larges Horizons is the first publication on the work of
ADPI, one of the world's leading international architecture firms on
airport design. Presenting the history of the international team of
architects and engineers who specialise in airport development and
large-scale building and infrastructure projects. Focusing on their
projects over the last ten years including the Opera in Beijing, the
French Embassy in Japan and Jeddah Airport City, the interdisciplinary
activities of ADPI are explored in this book. The book explores how ADPI
established itself to broaden its horizons through export and diversity,
from extensive projects on airports, to operas and stadiums. The book
also looks to the future and the long-term planning where sustainable
approaches are considered in their remit of helping communities to
enlarge their horizons. This particular aspect is explored in relation
to airports as opportunities in developing countries, such as the
Tripoli Airport in Libya. Working on the premise that the airports of
today are the cities of tomorrow evolving from simply a transportation
centre disconnected from the traditional city to a multifunctional hub
thriving with activity.
Broad Horizons / Larges Horizons is complete with illustrations, texts
from members of the team and details the working of ADPI's operating on
a global scale with a local approach. Written in dual text French and
English.
