Roland Garros Airport, Reunion Island
1999
This airport, with its curved roof evoking the movement of the wind as a plane takes off, and its concrete, steel and wood structure, illustrates both a diversity of materials and the joy of departures and arrivals.
Airport maps
Photo of the model
Sketch
Aerodynamic roof
An aerodynamic roof evokes the image of air enveloping an aircraft, and plays a role in making a massive structure visually light.
Photos
Context
The airport is located on Reunion Island, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean. It is located in Saint-Denis, the capital of Reunion Island.
