Category Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant) The Kavkaz Airport designed by KPLN in Karachay-Cherkess Republic is intended to improve access to the Arkhyz and Dombay resorts. The architects created a natural image inspired by fir seeds — a symbol of lightness and flight.
The building echoes the outline of a seed with a “sail,” combining the functionality of an airport with the spirit of the place. A green roof, needle-like columns, and open areas with live trees integrate the terminal into the landscape. Inside, there is an atrium, a capsule hotel embedded in a hill, and outdoor relaxation zones.
The project merges natural aesthetics with innovative solutions, offering passengers a unique experience. Implementation is planned for 2028 — the airport is set to become one of the most original in Russia.
Thanks to an integrated approach and a team of 200 professionals, KPLN successfully delivers projects of any scale — from architectural concept to working documentation and author supervision. The company uses BIM technology and green standards such as LEED and BREEAM.
Authors of the project Sergey Nikeshkin, Evgeny Zhelezko, Yulia Plekhanova, Elena Kazakova, Alisa Chernova
Visualization KPLN Architectural Bureau
Customer Airports of Regions Management Company
Status of the project Conceptual design
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