Instilling a vivid sense of place at Winnipeg International Airport

A bustling air transportation hub in Manitoba, the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is a light-filled terminal composed of luminous pavilions with sweeping views of the prairie and downtown Winnipeg. The boundless prairie horizon is central to the terminal’s design — a long and low form with a silvery roof that appears to float. The building’s transparency allows travelers to enjoy expansive views of and form immediate connection to the surrounding landscape.

“This building has never been about just being a building. This is the first place many people see — it is the reflection of our community.”  — Barry Rempel, President and CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority

Contributing to the future of Manitoba’s prairie ecosystem

The first LEED-certified freestanding airport building in Canada, the terminal is a benchmark for sustainability. The design focused on creating abundant natural light and innovative mechanical systems to radically reduce energy consumption. The terminal’s exterior incorporates low-emissivity glass coating, ceramic fritting, and automated sunshades. Drought-resistant landscape design and low-demand and infrared water fixtures substantially reduce water use.