Jewel Changi Airport set to be icon for Singapore, says architect Moshe Safdie

SINGAPORE – Multi-award-winning architect Moshe Safdie says that he expects Jewel Changi Airport to become a powerful icon for Singapore.

Mr Safdie, 80, who had also designed Marina Bay Sands (MBS), said he did not expect that MBS would become a landmark symbol of Singapore, possibly exceeding the status of the Sydney Opera House.

“I do predict now, though, that Jewel will become an icon for Singapore no less than MBS,” he told reporters on Friday (April 12), ahead of Jewel Changi Airport’s official opening on Wednesday.

While many architects focus on the outward structure and form of a building, much of Jewel’s beauty lies within the 135,700 sq m development. The centrepiece of Jewel is a five-storey garden with a 40m-tall indoor waterfall and more than 2,000 trees and palms.

“That is the difference between the 10 minute ‘wow’ and the long lived ‘wow’,” said the Canadian-Israeli designer.

When he first discussed with property developer CapitaLand for a thematic attraction to go with the retail space for Jewel, he said “the obvious ideas started flying around”.

“Dinosaurs, an aquarium, some thematic kind of attraction. But we, as the architects in the room, resisted this notion of something limited.”

“Why would passengers want to come back again after seeing it once?”

Instead, he aimed for an attraction that would appeal to every age and income group.

“That led me to think of some kind of great paradise and a mystical garden. Something that would be appropriate for an airport and that is a place of serenity and repose.”

He drew inspiration from the science fiction film Avatar (2009), which had a landscape that he says blew his mind.

“At some point we tried to get a hanging rock for the garden. To be placed in the middle of the dome. But it was too heavy.”

The shape of the building, he says, is like a doughnut, or in geometrical terms, a torus.

The unique shape means that rain that falls on the dome naturally collects towards the centre, thus forming the building’s indoor waterfall.

The HSBC Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, features water falling through the roof at a velocity of 10,000 gallons per minute.

The water is then circulated through pipes concealed within the building. A water tank with a 500,000-litre capacity is stored at basement three of Jewel. Rainwater is also harvested for the landscape irrigation system.

While Mr Safdie had quite a free hand, he faced some challenges while designing Jewel.

One consideration was the existing Skytrain tracks that will run through Jewel.

“When we designed the torus, we wanted it to be symmetrical with the oculus in the middle. That would have meant that since the train runs in the centre line of the building – that every train coming through would get a train wash. I think that would have caused issues.”

So the oculus of the torus had to be moved off-centre, which was a “geometric nightmare”. But he said the asymmetry makes the building more beautiful and “created a tension in the geometry”.

Another challenge was height restrictions – the development had to be below the radar of Changi Airport’s iconic control tower.

“That limited us to about 37m above street level. We could have used more height to get more curvature to the dome as it would have been more efficient.”

But the biggest challenge, said Mr Safdie, was making sure that the building was comfortable for both people and plants.

“We needed to get enough sunlight in for the plants but still keep the temperature at a comfortable 24 degrees for the people.”

Besides air-conditioning, there are also chilled pipes in the floors and fogging devices near the top of the waterfall to cool the air. In an open space in Canopy Park, retractable shades have been mounted on the roof to help provide shade.

Asked what he thinks of comments that Jewel looks like MBS, Mr Safdie is unperturbed.

“If Jewel looks like Marina Bay Sands, then I look like a horse. I can’t see it. Yes, it has similar ingredients, it has shopping and gardens. But in essence they are totally different.”

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DUBLIN Airport is taking part in a trial that uses biometrics to help passengers seamlessly travel between two airports.

The trial, which is being undertaken by Dublin Airport, Bristol Airport and an airline partner, is thought to be the first trial that enables passengers use the same biometric system at their departure and arrival airports and with their airline.

The public trial, which passengers can opt for voluntarily, will start in Dublin this month and uses technology developed by US company Collins Aerospace, whereby a single sign up identification process streamlines the passenger’s outbound and return journey.

A passenger who opts into the SelfPass process will have the biometric data from their passport securely stored, which will help speed up the their journey.

The biometric information is used at self-service check-in and is linked to their boarding card and their self-drop bag tag. 

Using facial recognition technology, their image is checked at the boarding gate and cross referenced with the boarding card information automatically, which means they don’t have to present any documents at the gate.

“We are really pleased to be an early adopter of this new technology designed to further enhance the experience for both our passengers and our airline customers at Dublin Airport,” said Frances O’Brien, Vice President of PMO for daa.

“We are delighted with the early progress of the trial in testing so far and we look forward to extending the technology to a wider audience, including passengers travelling to the US, in the coming months.

Vice President of Global Airport Systems for Collins Aerospace, Christopher Forrest, said Dublin and Bristol airports were changing the way passengers travel and making the process easier and more efficient.

“For example, it takes less than one second to capture and process a passenger’s facial image and eliminates the need to repeatedly present travel documents,” he explained.

“We see this as another major leap forward for our biometric technology to play a key role in making the connected aviation ecosystem a reality.”

Last year, Dublin Airport welcomed 31.5 million passengers, which was a six percent increase on the previous 12 months. Passenger numbers are up nine percent in the first two months of this year, as more than four million passengers have used the airport in January and February.

source : http://www.dublinpeople.com/news/northsidewest/articles/2019/04/14/4172202-public-trial-announced-for-airport/

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SINGAPORE, 11 April 2019 – Today, Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) gave selected members of the public a sneak peek into the one-of-a-kind lifestyle destination. The 135,700 sqm complex, built on the site of the former Terminal 1 open air carpark, is designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie and features a distinctive dome-shaped façade. It will offer both local residents and international visitors a multi-faceted experience that includes attractions, unique shopping and dining concepts, as well as airport and accommodation facilities.

Ms Hung Jean, Chief Executive Officer, Jewel Changi Airport Devt, said, “The vision for Jewel Changi Airport is to be a destination where ‘The World meets Singapore, and Singapore meets the World’. The unique proposition of world-class shopping and dining, seamlessly integrated with lush greenery, fulfils the needs of increasingly discerning travellers for a meaningful and experiential journey, even for brief layovers.

“Moreover, by providing innovative and fresh experiences for Singapore residents and working professionals in its vicinity, Jewel will invigorate Singapore’s eastern precincts and provide more opportunities for the public to enjoy time with family and friends.”

Visitors to Jewel can look forward to a slew of long-awaited new-to-Singapore brands including Emack & Bolio’s, JW360˚, Lavender, OYSHO and Pokémon Center Singapore that will open their first stores alongside familiar homegrown favourites such as In Good Company, Supermama and Tiger Street Lab. These local retailers, designers and craftsmen are given the opportunity to craft a retail theatre to share the nation’s story with the world. Jewel also has a dedicated retail cluster of homegrown brands on Level 1 meant to be a one-stop shop for travellers looking to bring home a piece of Singapore.

Multiple retailing formats are present at Jewel, including duplexes, outdoor terraces and spaces within the Canopy Park on the topmost level. Several established brands such as Bengawan Solo, Nike and Tiger Street Lab will also offer new concepts and even exclusive-to-Jewel merchandise.

The majestic 40-metre HSBC Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, will greet visitors upon entering Jewel. Surrounding it are the manicured grounds of the Shiseido Forest Valley. Play attractions such as the Manulife Sky Nets, Hedge Maze, Mirror Maze and Discovery Slides were designed to blend into the unique indoor garden environment and will open on 10 June 2019.

Come May 2019, the Changi Experience Studio on Level 4 will bring visitors on a journey of fun and discovery through the virtual world of Changi Airport with interactive games, projection experiences, immersive shows and gallery exhibits.

Enhancement of capacity at Changi Airport

In conjunction with the development of Jewel, Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 has also been expanded to increase capacity by another three million passenger movements per year. This brings the airport’s total capacity to 85 million, ensuring that it remains well placed to support the growth of air travel in the region.

As part of Changi Airport’s continued focus on providing passenger convenience, airport facilities have also been added in Jewel. These include early check-in counters and kiosks, a baggage storage service and the Changi Lounge, a 150-seat lounge with shower facilities, offering seamless transfers for passengers connecting to and from cruise and ferry services.

Jewel will also house the first YOTELAIR property in Asia. With 130 smartly-designed cabins that optimise space in its Premium, Accessible and Family cabins, these rooms can be booked for a minimum of four hours, ideal for short daytime layovers or overnight stays. YOTELAIR also features time-saving airline style self-check-in kiosks that will facilitate a hassle-free check-in process.

Mr Lee Seow Hiang, Chairman of Jewel Changi Airport Devt. Pte. Ltd., and Chief Executive Officer of Changi Airport Group, said, “We are delighted to see the completion of Changi Airport’s new jewel, which we hope will contribute to many more memorable Changi experiences for our passengers. Jewel Changi Airport is a valuable addition to Singapore’s world-class tourism attractions and aviation facilities. We look forward to welcoming the world to Jewel, whether they are travelling to or through Singapore.”

Mr Lee Chee Koon, President & Group Chief Executive Officer, CapitaLand Group, said, “The opening of Jewel marks another milestone in CapitaLand’s track record of building world-class architectural icons. With its unique combination of top-notch retail offerings, attractions and facilities amidst a garden setting, Jewel demonstrates our multi-faceted capabilities in real estate development and illuminates the limitless possibilities we will have to enliven an airport precinct with retail at its core. CapitaLand is proud to present in Jewel, a category-defying icon that will be enjoyed by all Singapore residents and international tourists who pass through its doors.”

About Changi Airport Group

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairportgroup.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages foreign airports.

Changi Airport is the world’s seventh busiest airport for international traffic, managing a record 65.6 million passenger movements in 2018. Changi Airport has 400 retail and service stores, as well as 140 F&B outlets. With over 100 airlines providing connectivity to 400 cities worldwide, Changi Airport handles about 7,400 flights every week, or about one every 80 seconds.

source : http://www.changiairport.com/corporate/media-centre/newsroom.html#/pressreleases/jewel-changi-airport-opens-to-the-public-with-a-gamut-of-familiar-and-new-to-market-retail-and-f-and-b-experiences-2859284

Published on  11 April by Kevin O’Sullivan , Lead Engineer, SITA Lab  

A digital twin is the virtual replica of a physical asset. Formula 1 teams use digital twins to track exactly what’s happening throughout the car as it goes around the circuit. They can also make changes to the digital twin to see how the car will react, which is faster, and cheaper, than making changes to the actual car.

Clearly an F1 car is very complex but it isn’t as complex as an airport. And the latest SITA Lab project is to build digital twins of airports.                                

Getting the full picture

Information about everything that happens at an airport is largely available in the more advanced control centers. However, because the various elements are collected and presented independently, it can be difficult to see the overall picture, and how all the elements interact. It can also be hard to generate a historical view to review how the airport previously handled disruption caused by bad weather, for example.

Our concept is to create the operations control interface of the future, using digital twins to bring together everything that’s happening. It covers arriving and departing aircraft, the number of passengers involved, queue wait times, escalator operations, passenger satisfaction with restrooms, traffic flows at drop-off and pick-up and much more.

Busting silos for better decision-making

What was siloed information is now all presented in one place. We are testing it at a major East coast US airport where the 3D interface is on an 86-inch touch-screen in the operations room.

The result is improved decision-making, based on the holistic view of the airport operations. As well as showing what’s happening now, we can also select a moment in history and play back exactly what happened in the past. It’s a very effective way of investigating the handling of disruption, to identify what can be done better next time.

Predict and control

The next stage, which we’re working on now, is to build in a view of what is going to happen. By feeding in flight information, weather data and other operational information we can use the digital twin to predict what will happen at the airport next.

As an example, you would be able to see that three wide-bodied aircraft will be landing at the same time because two of them were delayed causing unanticipated congestion. By shifting their gates, you can stagger passengers’ arrival at passport control or you can deploy more resources and open up more border control gates. You can arrange your ground handling resources to alleviate delays at baggage collection.  And you can arrange all this before the planes have even landed.

Our goal is for digital twin technology to start making recommendations based on what the data shows will happen. The airport can then set its own rules about how those recommendations are actioned.

The potential is becoming clear

Some will be handled automatically. When dissatisfied feedback from a restroom passes a set threshold, a cleaner can be dispatched, for example. Other decisions will always need human input, particularly during times of heavy disruption.

However, the recommendations made by digital twin technology will help inform that decision-making. And the technology will learn which recommendations are typically accepted and suggest a new rule to make the process even more efficient.

A fully-functioning productized digital twin of an airport is still some time off. But as we build it out more widely and deeply, the full extent of its potential is becoming clear.

source : https://www.sita.aero/resources/blog/digital-twins-the-airport-operations-control-interface-of-the-future?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTUdObVlUUTJaamN3TkRNeSIsInQiOiJWTmw2aENJZzNCQlZcL0l4NnJYdHZxUHZlV2htWG81Ynh4Mmw2THZGeFZnZEFDNmx5VkJHMUc3Y09oc2ZQeEI0K1cyM1FMb2Zrd2FiSFZJUUVUeldPcUhLOVJ0MXlqb1U3UndlaFE2cTZ1YUZ5N2FVVm5aVFVWV3VCdTNWWWVsKzAifQ%3D%3D

The biggest logistical operation in the world aviation history was held between 5 and 6 April 2019. In a total of 33 hours, 12 hours earlier than expected, all airlines moved from Atatürk Airport to their brand-new home Istanbul Airport. For Turkish Airlines alone around 1,800 personnel transferred approximately 47,300 tons of equipment. The combined size of it covered 33 football pitches.

The whole moving operation went smoothly and exactly as planned. In the afternoon of 6 April, all airlines and their passenger systems become fully operational in the new mega hub. Kadri Samsunlu, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board at iGA Airport Operations, expressed his excitement about the new beginning: “This exercise was simply unprecedented: No move between two globally-important hub airports has ever been attempted on anything like this scale before. Yet we achieved it without disruption, especially to the hundreds of thousands of travellers who continued to transit seamlessly between Asia, Africa and Europe over Istanbul Airport, while benefitting from the most advanced passenger experience technologies combined with superb shopping and eating. The smooth move to our new home, follows a record five-year fast-build, and firmly sets Istanbul Airport on the path to growth as one of the world’s most significant air transport centres.”

Istanbul Airport, the world’s new hub, officially opened on 29 October 2018, the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic. Once fully completed, including four phases with six runways, the airport is set to serve 200 million passengers annually. At full capacity, Istanbul Airport will become a global aviation hub with flights to over 300 destinations around the world. With its exclusive passenger services, Istanbul Airport will create the best passenger experience for people all over the world.

In addition to this, passenger comfort, convenience and connectivity are central to Istanbul Airport. A mix of latest technical advances, a smart wayfinding system, excellent design and a wide choice of shopping and retail experiences will enhance the passenger experience. The airport is also well connected by train, bus and car, thus offering passengers a variety of reliable ways to travel to and from Istanbul Airport.

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