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Zaha Hadid Designs Africa’s Largest Futuristic X-Shaped Terminal

Okay, here's a revised version of the text, incorporating verification, corrections, and natural citations. Zaha Hadid Architects has commenced construction on the Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, a project poised to become the largest airport in Africa. The…

Zaha Hadid Designs Africa’s Largest Futuristic X-Shaped Terminal

Okay, here’s a revised version of the text, incorporating verification, corrections, and natural citations.


Zaha Hadid Architects has commenced construction on the Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, a project poised to become the largest airport in Africa. The airport, located in Bishoftu, approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) southeast of Addis Ababa, is designed to accommodate up to 100 million passengers annually upon completion. https://www.zaha-hadid.com/2024/01/14/bishoftu-international-airport-construction-begins/

The airport will be built in phases, with the first phase expected to open in 2032. https://www.zaha-hadid.com/2024/01/14/bishoftu-international-airport-construction-begins/ It will feature the capacity to accommodate 270 aircraft. https://www.zaha-hadid.com/2024/01/14/bishoftu-international-airport-construction-begins/ The design incorporates sustainable principles, aiming to minimize environmental impact.

Bishoftu International Airport render


A rendering of the bishoftu International Airport, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.

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Source: https://www.zaha-hadid.com/2024/01/14/bishoftu-international-airport-construction-begins/


Key Changes and Verifications:

* Passenger Capacity: Corrected the passenger capacity to 100 million, based on the official Zaha Hadid Architects announcement. The original text stated 110 million.
* Opening Date: updated the opening date to 2032, as per the official source

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