Taufiqology

Terminal 3, Singapore’s newest terminal at Changi Airport is almost ready. Just a few touch ups and they’re ready for action. The airport has promised “god-like treatment” for all users of the terminal to complement Singapore Airline’s new A380 in it’s new home.

And I think they have definitely lived up to the expectations. Terminal 3 is the largest of the other two terminals. The total floor area of 380,000 sqm is equivalent to 63 football fields. Note: Some of the pictures are in links because it’s too big. Also, none of these pictures are mine. I took them from here.

Welcome to the departure level. This is where passengers to the airport will be to check in for their flight and collect their boarding passes:

Here’s another picture.

This is a close up of the ceiling of the terminal. It has 900 Skylight which lets in soft natural lighting, while keeping out the heat.

From now, you would most likely realise that most of the structures in the terminal are made of glass. This makes the terminal look big, bright and airy.

They also placed lots of “Did you know” plaques around the terminal:

Dedicated Private First Class check in area. Part of the “god-like treatment”. Still under construction though:

Once you’ve said your last goodbyes to your loved ones, you’ll then go into the Departures Grand Entrance. Click here for the picture. Now comes paradise. Obviously this side of the terminal is only for passengers. Here, you’ll get endless stretches of shops, boutiques, lounges and all that for you to relax in before you fly off.

This is the Crossroads Bar, still under construction:

Here’s another picture.

The shopping strip:

More “Did you know” plaques:

Al-Fresco areas:

Water features in the corridors. Also note that the plants that are shooting out from the flooring is REAL.

Walkways:

More live plants:

“Green Wall”:

This is the baggage claim. The place where you get your bags when you arrive into Singapore. The tall while stacked blocks you see there is actually a waterfall:

Public toilets in the terminal:

Now this is something for the ladies. It’s a special make up area!

And for the guys, now you actually have something to look at while you’re doing your business. (It’s a glass wall overlooking the main terminal from above. Partially blocked off by plants.) Click here to see it.

Looks amazing huh? Terminal 3 is hosting an open house from the 12th of November till the 9th of December. That means I’ll be able to make it while I’m in Singapore! Terminal 3 will officially open for business on 9th January 2008. Oh and check out the official website too!