Commercial, Transport
Kangaroo Island Air Terminal
The Kangaroo Island Air Terminal is the first impression of Kangaroo Island when stepping off a plane, so the goal was to create a building just as functional as it is special.
Builder
MOSSOP CONSTRUCTION & INTERIORS
Location
Kingscote Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA
Year Completed
2018
Sector
Commercial, Transport
Architect
Ashley Halliday
A near net-zero-carbon, naturally ventilated and off-grid building, the Kangaroo Island Air Terminal demonstrates the community’s commitment to maintaining worlds best practice sustainability credentials.
Stepping inside the terminal, travellers are immediately immersed in the islands relaxed ethos. With expansive windows framing the southern sky, native wildlife and flora beyond the terminal.
Performance glazing was used throughout to ensure ultimate comfort for those inside, overcoming both the accoustic and thermal issues that come with the surrounding environment.
Key Framing Products Used
Alspec Hunter Evo 150mm Single Flush Glazed Framing
Alspec ProGlide® High Performance Sliding Door
This building receieved the following awards:
Bob Such Civic Trust Award for Social Benefit 2018
Finalist, World Architecture Festival, Amsterdam 2018
Commendation for Public Architecture. Australian Institute of Architects 2019
Aluco Project Manager
Dominic Burns
