Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower 49
Mumbai, India
Completion: 2013
The aerodynamic, sculptural form elevates
Combining an architecturally dynamic
the control center of Mumbai’s primary
form with the precise functional demands
international airport and creates a signature
of an air traffic control tower, the design
element for the airport complex. As one of the
creates a workplace that is safe, efficient
tallest and most visible structures in Mumbai,
and comfortable. Tower controllers are
the 275-foot-high tower makes an iconic
equipped with the latest technology, including
statement in the city.
electronic flight strips, and have unobstructed views of the entire operations area.
The tower supports CSIA’s vision of being a world-class airport with the best possible
HOK collaborated with Arup on the project,
facilities, infrastructure and management.
which began as an international design
Featuring three floors at the base and four
competition.
at the top, it is designed to meet an array of complex traffic control requirements while remaining flexible for future needs.
◄ view from ground level
2014 design annual
43,050 sq. ft. / 4,000 sq. m.