Arrivals hall

Passing from the “baggage claim belts” to the Arrivals Hall, the gaze is drawn upwards where a double-height space ends in a long glass façade.

From the pillars that sustain this large volume, a series of wings takes flight which, illuminating the ceiling and consequently the flooring, contributes to brightening the environment.

The “wings”, which in shape resemble eagle rays, are made up of a mineral fiber shell within which a series of triangular luminous elements are set. The position of these triangles, thanks to a sophisticated mechanical system, can be individually calibrated to direct the light where it is needed.

The Arrivals Hall is also lit by 160 lighting fixtures, specially designed and built into the false ceiling. Their surface, slightly backward from the edge of the false ceiling, was painted black to highlight their presence and mask the optical units and light sources. They are installed inside cylindrical modules and, varying in number according to needs, make the ceiling appear as if it were a game table covered with dominoes.

The new technology used to fabricate these devices, as well as the excellent thermal dispersion through “heat pipe” dissipators, has made it possible to reduce the number of light sources compared to the previous project, favoring greater elegance in the design of the false ceiling. All this, combined with a light control system, allows to adjust the high luminous fluxes according to the seasons and the contribution of external sunlight. Furthermore, this made it possible to reduce total consumption. 

Non-Schengen Departure

The new project for this area recalls the main street of an Italian city, interspersed with two squares, overlooked by shops, cafes and kiosks. The proposed lighting solution creates an area characterized by a welcoming and lively atmosphere that sets it apart from the remaining departure corridors.

The lighting design was not limited to the creation of custom-made lighting fixtures but started from the redesign of a new false ceiling, structured in such a way as to modulate the relationships between solids and voids, between parts in light and parts in shadow. The light distribution on the ground, although respects the levels dictated by regulations, is therefore not uniform as in the other areas of the airport but is designed to make the space lively and stimulating.

The non-Schengen Departures area is the last strip of European soil that travelers pass through before taking off.
The lighting fixtures, specially designed for this space, are hidden inside some tapered prisms, integrated into the structure of the false ceiling and designed to act even as light reflectors. Some of these custom-made lighting fixtures also perform the task of illuminating the space in case of emergency.

The light colour was chosen to make the non-Schengen departures area warmer than other parts of the airport, according to the type of commercial activities present.

“Luminous” or blind prisms, micro-perforated or smooth panels and elements designed to accommodate technical systems – anemostats, diffusers and acoustic devices – move freely on the ceiling surface creating a vibrant and unexpected environment, dotted with sparkles.