ATC Tower 1 of Tianfu International Airport

Air Traffic Control Tower 1 of Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is one of the air traffic control supporting project of the new airport. This project is located in the centre of the airside of Tianfu International Airport, with 8180 square meters site area and 12975 square meters total construction area. The function includes a 99.9 meters high tower and its supporting podium, substation, underground garage, underground tunnel from the landside, etc



From a pragmatic standpoint, the architectural design integrates the complex functions into a simple building shape, forming a landmark that meets the needs of civil aviation technology, respects local culture, harmonizes the design concept of the terminal buildings also has a wonderful shape.



The shape of tower taken from the Ancient myths and legends of Sichuan Province-Sun and Immortal Birds, which is the logo of Chengdu City. It is formed by the formation of rotating while rising sun rays, which means bearing the Jinsha culture Chengdu takes off. Architects also hope that Tower 1 and the 4 terminals which symbols of the immortal birds to support the future aviation industry of Chengdu City.



The building and tower facades mainly use a type of matte aluminum panel, which has the same colour as the terminal buildings. The window parts use several types of glass, such as the semi-tempered laminated glass for the control rooms, the LOW-E tempered laminated glass for the function rooms, and the double-layer soundproof window for rest cabins in the podium. These windows and louvers on the facade are all set to follow the rotation of the architectural form. This enhances texture contrast and also creates a graceful and dynamic circular curve.



The project has worked in collaboration with Chengdu Air Traffic Control Centre, Chengdu Terminal Control Centre, and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport since it was officially put into use on June 25, 2021, which has played a positive role in the construction of Chengdu International Aviation Hub. At the same time, the tower has become a new symbol of the airport area with its graceful towering and intensive image.