Aviation Design

Nordic’s methodology takes a simple yet practical approach to designing airport terminals, creating stunning structures around the world - PASSENGER TERMINAL WORLD MAGAZINE
News

News from Nordic Aviation

Nordic at Passenger Terminal Expo and Conference 2025

Meet our team of expert architects specialising in aviation design in Madrid on April 8 - 10.

Enhancing efficiency and safety at Oslo Airport Gardermoen

With the upgraded baggage handling system (BHS) at Oslo Airport, baggage handling for staff is made safer, while significantly reducing the risk of delays and lost baggage. For passengers, the new and improved self-service bag drops in the check-in hall will improve flow and increase efficiency.

Noida International Airport - one step closer to commercial operation

Noida International Airport (NIA) is on track for validation flights by December 2024 and commercial operations in April 2025 - a project set to significantly enhance mobility and transportation in the region.

Nordic Office of Architecture selected by Zürich Airport International to design "India's Greenest Airport"

Zürich Airport International selects a team led by Nordic Office of Architecture, Grimshaw, Haptic, and STUP to design "India's Greenest Airport"

Trondheim Airport Værnes expands - increasing capacity and becoming greener

Avinor has selected Nordic Office of Architecture, COWI, and Norconsult to develop and modernize Trondheim Airport Værnes. The goal is to make the airport more efficient, safer, flexible, and green.

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Our principles for airport design

Our principles for airport design

Simple. The completed building should be easy to navigate, well-connected by both public and private transport, and straightforward to maintain and operate.

Flexible. Airports must adapt to the fast-paced aviation industry. They should be easily expandable, responsive to changing trends, and designed with ample revenue-generating spaces.

Comfortable. A stress-free experience is key for both travelers and airport staff. This means ensuring ample space, natural light, and a design that reflects the local culture and identity.

Our story

The story of Nordic's airports

Nordic’s journey in airport design began with the international architectural competition for Oslo Airport, won as part of Aviaplan in 1990. From the opening in 1998 and through multiple expansions—including the one that earned Oslo Airport the title of “the greenest airport in the world”—Nordic has been at the forefront of its evolution. As the sole architect for detailed design, team management, BIM management, and site supervision, Nordic developed the architectural concept for the terminal expansion while also overseeing lighting, landscape design, and project administration.

Nordic’s portfolio includes key Norwegian projects such as Bergen Airport’s new terminal, expansions at Trondheim and Tromsø Airports, the new Mo i Rana Airport, and master plans for Stavanger and Bodø Airports.

Internationally, projects include Istanbul Airport (Turkey), Delhi Noida and Rajiv Gandhi (India), Stockholm Arlanda (Sweden), Chongqing Jiangbei (China), Keflavik (Iceland) and many more.

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Bjørn Olav Susæg

Partner and Head of Infrastructure and Airport Design Contact me

Nettie Hew

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Martin Moe

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Ingrid Motzfeldt

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Anders Doser

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Ines Fritz

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Lisa Germain

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