The opening of Hong Kong International Airport’s new Terminal 2 (T2) on May 27, 2026, marks a major milestone in advancing the transformation of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) into a Three-runway System (3RS), reinforcing its position as a leading international aviation hub.
More than a terminal, T2 acts as an integrated connector across the airport island, strengthening links between passenger, transport, and commercial nodes while advancing HKIA’s vision of a dynamic Airport City. It also plays a pivotal role in realizing the wider SKYTOPIA ecosystem, alongside developments such as SkyPier, AsiaWorld-Expo, 11 SKIES, the New Integrated Airport Control Centre, and the ongoing T2 Concourse.
As the lead design consultant in this mega project, we delivered multi-disciplinary services spanning terminal planning, structural, geotechnical, civil, building services, fire engineering, façade and airport systems, traffic control and surveillance system, integrating complex design and engineering solutions to deliver a high-performance, sustainable terminal.
Project highlights at a glance
- Iconic feather-inspired roof supported by tree-like columns with bespoke high-strength spherical bearings, allowing for two directional movements, with bearings installed at -30 degrees Celsius for enhanced safety and precision — a first in Hong Kong
- Passenger-first design features skylights and a vertical glazed façade over 900 meters in length and 10,700 square meters in area, supported by steel mullion posts spaced at every two-module bay width to provide unobstructed view, natural daylight, low heat transmission and reduced aircraft noise
- Sustainability embedded by reusing foundation piles, defining embodied carbon quantification and applying energy-efficient systems, achieving BEAM Plus Provisional Platinum rating — the highest qualification level recognized by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)
- Digitally-enabled methods like BIM and Tekla, alongside modular construction, strengthened mega project management through improved precision, safety and efficiency
Technical excellence
| Our solutions | Outcomes |
| Parametric design with advanced digital tools | Accelerated project design development and automated checking process, enabling the delivery of a 63,000-square-meter feather-inspired roof that integrates architectural expression with structural performance |
| Modular delivery approach | Accelerated program delivery by four months while meeting stringent height constraints through low-level assembly and strand jacking |
| Innovative structural engineering | Engineered tree columns with precision steel supports and tailor-made high-strength alloy steel spherical bearings allow for two directional movements, with bearings installed at -30 degrees Celsius for enhanced safety and precision — a first in Hong Kong |
| Our solutions | Outcomes |
| Daylight-led façade with high-performance glazing systems | Created a bright, welcoming passenger environment, with improved thermal and acoustic performance, reduced aircraft noise, and enhanced energy efficiency |
| Adaptive façade engineering (Wishbone fixing) | Enabled vertical and lateral movement through an innovative wishbone fixing mounted atop steel mullion posts spaced at every two-module bay, supporting the glazed façade, linking the roof structure, and enhancing visual lightness |
| Interlocking Transom Concept (Custom curtain wall framing and brackets with horizontal slots) | Improved durability through horizontal slots in each glazing pane’s bracket design, reducing connections to the main steel frame, accommodating in-plane racking, and controlling glass distortion to minimize the risk of stress-induced fractures |
| Our solutions | Outcomes |
| Integrated airport systems with dual fiber optic connections | Enabled seamless integration across terminals with high reliability, supporting a smooth end-to-end passenger journey |
| Innovative fire engineering solutions | Enhanced fire safety using extra-large orifice sprinkler heads, a first for Hong Kong and at HKIA, while achieving an open architectural design and supporting operational flexibility and passenger comfort |
| Our solutions | Outcomes |
| Carbon-conscious design leadership | Defined embodied carbon quantification standards at the outset of the project over a decade ago |
| Sustainable design integration | Reduced material use and enhanced thermal efficiency, natural daylighting, and acoustic comfort |
| Energy-efficient building systems | Reduced overall energy consumption through measures including photovoltaic systems, seawater cooling, and high energy performance glazing, wall and roof materials |
Supporting HKIA’s Airport City vision, T2 strengthens intermodal connectivity by seamlessly linking Terminal 1, SkyPier, the Intermodal Transfer Terminal (ITT), and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hong Kong Port — accelerating a fully connected, end-to-end passenger journey.
Extending beyond a passenger terminal, T2 integrates with 11 SKIES and AsiaWorld-Expo to power a vibrant ecosystem for travel, tourism, entertainment and businesses to thrive, advancing HKIA into its next era of Airport City development.
Award-winning projects across T2 and surrounding developments
Delivering integrated design and engineering excellence across Hong Kong International Airport’s expanding ecosystem.
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Climate Resilience Study for Hong Kong International Airport
2021 CCBJ Business Achievement Award, Industry Leadership: Airport Resilience -
New Integrated Airport Control (IAC) Centre
HKIE Structural Excellence Award (SEA) 2025 – Commendation Merit Award -
Three-Runway System Chek Lap Kok Operational Base
HKIBIM Awards 2025 – Grand Award
Three Grand Awards from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
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Three-Runway System of Hong Kong International Airport – Terminal 2 Expansion
HKIE Structural Division Structural Excellence Award 2026 – Non-Residential Hong Kong – Grand Award -
11 SKIES
HKIE Structural Division Structural Excellence Award 2024 – Grand Award -
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hong Kong Port
HKIE Grand Award 2023 – Grand Prize