Tan Son Nhat Intl Airport: Re-Designing Passenger Travel Experience

Abstract

Think back to your last trip on a plane. Was it a nightmare of horror, anxiety, and stress? While aviation travel has brought unimaginable advancements to our lives, it’s far from perfect. And if you’ve ever been to an airport in Vietnam, you know it’s a whole other level of “extra.” You won’t be going alone - your entire family, in-laws, and even distant cousins will join you. It’s not just an issue of architecture, but a cultural challenge that requires attention. That’s why this project aim to solve the problems I’ve encountered countless times at this airport. I’m redesigning the passenger experience, with a vision that goes beyond just the passengers themselves. It’s about expanding our thinking to include everyone - from passenger to visitor - and creating a new paradigm for airport travel that addresses the unique challenges of Vietnam.