ADP launches a competition to design the airport of tomorrow

Calling all design and aeronautics enthusiasts: ADP is launching an unprecedented competition to imagine the airport of the future. A unique opportunity to give free rein to your creativity and rethink airport spaces for years to come.

Aéroports de Paris (ADP) recently launched an audacious international competition to imagine the airport of the future. This initiative is part of a visionary approach to transforming the passenger experience and meeting the challenges of tomorrow.

Competition objectives

ADP aims to push back the boundaries of what is possible in terms of design, technology and sustainability. The aim is to stimulate innovation and design airport infrastructures that are both functional and environmentally friendly. Participants are encouraged to propose innovative solutions that integrate digitalization, connectivity and sustainable mobility.

Selection criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on several criteria, including:

• Technological innovation
• Environmental sustainability
• User experience
• Technical and economic feasibility

Participants will also have to take into account crucial factors such as safety, fluidity of operations and adaptability to future developments.

The challenges ahead

Designing tomorrow's airport poses a number of major challenges, including :

• Integrating the latest digital technologies to facilitate operations through innovative sensors.
• Develop infrastructures capable of adapting to the growing demands of on-site safety, a criterion that remains a priority for prime contractors.

Participants will also have to take environmental impacts into account, proposing solutions to reduce carbon emissions and optimize waste management.

Stakeholder involvement

Active consultation with stakeholders is essential to the success of this ambitious project. From airport staff to passengers, every stakeholder will be consulted to ensure that the proposed solutions meet everyone's real needs. This participative dynamic will be crucial to the success and acceptance of the selected projects.

Examples of innovative concepts

To inspire participants, ADP is highlighting some innovative concepts that have already proved their worth in the airport industry. These include :

Concept	Impact
Intelligent tracks	Optimizing aircraft movements and reducing lead times
Green terminals	Reducing carbon footprint and improving air quality

The competition promises to reveal revolutionary ideas and help make airports more pleasant, efficient and environmentally friendly places to be.

Participation and timetable

The competition is open to architects, engineers, designers and startups from all over the world. Candidates are invited to submit their projects before the end of the year. The finalists' proposals will be exhibited at a major event scheduled for early next summer, offering an exceptional platform for showcasing innovative talent and ideas.
For more information on how ADP is restructuring its engineering, you can explore this resource.

This competition embodies ADP's commitment to anticipating future needs and transforming airports into intelligent, sustainable mobility centers. An initiative that opens the door to a multitude of innovations and prospects for tomorrow's airport sector.

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