THE MADAGASCAR AIRPORT + PORT
CONCEPT
The rich wildlife of Madagascar should be protected, preserved, and shared with the world. Our airport is designed to engage people through Eco-tourism and create an immersive passenger experience. The Madagascar experience is based on the richness of its fauna and flora, as well as the diverse ecosystems, which are ingrained in the conceptual design of the Madagascar International Airport.
The island of Madagascar flaunts some of the world’s most unique and diverse ecosystems, with over 90% of the native plants and animals being found nowhere else in the world. It is home to the picturesque baobab tree, the famous traveler’s palm, and over one hundred species of Lemur. There is a menagerie of naturally-sculpted landscapes such as the Tsingy Mountains, the hundreds of beaches, and the lush rain forest. Unfortunately, the ecosystem is under attack and disappearing rapidly due to deforestation and the slash-and-burn agricultural practice.
ARCHITECTS | Sheyda Livingston Izquierdo + Rosa McDonald + Arpitha Nagesh Belur
LOCATION | Toamasina, Madagascar
TYPOLOGY | Airport
FLY-THROUGH VIDEO
The island of Madagascar flaunts some of the world’s most unique and diverse ecosystems, with over 90% of the native plants and animals being found nowhere else in the world. It is home to the picturesque baobab tree, the famous traveler’s palm, and over one hundred species of Lemur. There is a menagerie of naturally-sculpted landscapes such as the Tsingy Mountains, the hundreds of beaches, and the lush rain forest. Unfortunately, the ecosystem is under attack and disappearing rapidly due to deforestation and the slash-and-burn agricultural practice.
CONCEPT
The concept is based on the seed pod found in a plant called the Travelers Palm.
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