2016 - Ponikve, Užice, Serbia

Passenger terminal of Ponikve airport

The project we are particularly proud of represents a successful symbiosis of extension and revitalization of the existing hangar for combat aircraft. This hangar, which was hit and severely damaged by an air bomb, was not demolished but instead repaired and expanded into a modern building

Airport building today

We created the complete project documentation – from the initial idea and conceptual design, through the development of the construction permit, to the detailed execution project – for the passenger terminal building at Ponikve Airport.

This significant project emerged from the extension and renovation of the shelter, a former aircraft hangar, which was severely damaged during the 1999 bombing. An air bomb penetrated the shelter’s roof and detonated in the floor of the building, rendering it unusable for more than 17 years.

Instead of demolishing the building, we approached it with careful planning and revitalization, transforming the shelter into a modern airport building that now meets the highest standards of functionality and design. With this approach, we succeeded in combining the legacy of the past with the needs of the future, creating a space that symbolizes the renewal and development of the region.

Airport building – facade facing the runway

Airport building – side facade

Interior view of the building

The building was designed and constructed in just two months, with the construction work completed in 46 days! The construction was very dynamic. Be sure to read the full story about the design and construction process, as well as additional photos documenting this achievement, on our blog dedicated to Ponikve Airport.

Shelter before reconstruction and extension

Damage to the ceiling from an air bomb

Reinforcement of the shelter with a steel structure

Building in the construction phase

Contrast between the old concrete elements and the glass facade

Unfinished concrete elements as a visual detail in the new space

Site plan of the airport complex

Section through the existing shelter

Facades of the newly designed building