{"id":517067,"date":"2025-10-21T13:23:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/517067\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:23:23","slug":"techo-international-airport-by-foster-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/517067\/","title":{"rendered":"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7521096624135afe7d32e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 1 of 9\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7521096624135afe7d32e\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"423\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"eager\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7521096624135afe7d32e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_1.jpg\" style=\"min-height: var(--featured-height, auto); aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 423\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a>Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Krzysztof Szymanski \/ Foster + Partners<\/p>\n<p>    Share<\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<ul class=\"afd-share__networks clearfix\">\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"facebook_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1035263\" data-social=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Twitter\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"twitter_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1035263\" data-social=\"twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Techo%20International%20Airport%20by%20Foster%20%2B%20Partners%20Opens%20in%20Phnom%20Penh%2C%20Cambodia&amp;url=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia&amp;via=archdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Twitter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"email_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1035263\" data-social=\"email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia&amp;body=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\"><\/a>\n<p>Mail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Pinterest\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"pinterest_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1035263\" data-social=\"pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1035263%2Ftecho-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.adsttc.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F68f7%2F5210%2F9662%2F4135%2Fafe7%2Fd32e%2Flarge_jpg%2Ftecho-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_1.jpg%3F1761038869&amp;description=Techo%20International%20Airport%20by%20Foster%20%2B%20Partners%20Opens%20in%20Phnom%20Penh%2C%20Cambodia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Whatsapp\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-action=\"share\/whatsapp\/share\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"whatsapp_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1035263\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" href=\"whatsapp:\/\/send?text=Techo+International+Airport+by+Foster+%2B+Partners+Opens+in+Phnom+Penh%2C+Cambodia+%7C+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1035263%2Ftecho-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia%3Futm_source%3DWhatsapp%26utm_medium%3DIM%26utm_campaign%3Dshare-button\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a>\n<p>Whatsapp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/foster-plus-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foster + Partners<\/a> has completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1011814\/foster-plus-partners-unveils-the-techo-international-airport-in-cambodia-currently-under-construction?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Techo International Airport<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/phnom-penh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phnom Penh<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a>, marking a new chapter in the nation&#8217;s vision for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sustainable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainable<\/a> growth and improved regional connectivity. Situated 20 kilometers south of the city center, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airport<\/a>&#8216;s terminal building spans 235,500 square meters and forms the centerpiece of a 24-square-kilometer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/master-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master plan<\/a>. Drawing inspiration from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/vernacular-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vernacular architecture<\/a> and tropical landscape, the design integrates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/cultural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cultural<\/a> references and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">environmental<\/a> responsiveness to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contemporary<\/a> yet contextually rooted gateway for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>. The first phase, including the head house and northern pier, opened to the public in 2025, while the southern pier is scheduled for completion by 2030.<\/p>\n<p class=\"thumbs afd-desktop-e clearfix\"><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f75224683cc479b5660b0e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75224683cc479b5660b0e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 2 of 9\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f75224683cc479b5660b0e\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_6.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75224683cc479b5660b0e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" title=\"Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522596624135afe7d330\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522596624135afe7d330-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 3 of 9\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522596624135afe7d330\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_3.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522596624135afe7d330-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" title=\"Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522696624135afe7d331\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522696624135afe7d331-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 4 of 9\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522696624135afe7d331\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_2.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522696624135afe7d331-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" title=\"Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f75226683cc479b5660b10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75226683cc479b5660b10-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 5 of 9\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f75226683cc479b5660b10\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761052998_551_techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_1.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75226683cc479b5660b10-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" title=\"Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"gallery-link afd-desktop-e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7521096624135afe7d32e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - More Images\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_1.jpg\" itemprop=\"image\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=\"\/>+ 4<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75224683cc479b5660b0e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 2 of 9\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f75224683cc479b5660b0e\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75224683cc479b5660b0e-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761052999_303_techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_6.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/terminal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">terminal<\/a> comprises a central head house flanked by two aerofoil-shaped piers. The layout prioritizes efficiency and clarity, with short walking distances, direct sightlines, and intuitive circulation to enhance the passenger experience. A single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/roof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">roof<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/canopy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canopy<\/a> extends from the drop-off zone to the airside, unifying the building&#8217;s programmatic elements beneath one sweeping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structure<\/a>. Supported by 36-meter-spanning structural &#8220;trees,&#8221; the roof undulates across the terminal and culminates at its center, echoing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/monument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monumental<\/a> geometries of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/temple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temples<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/palaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">palaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75226683cc479b5660b10-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 5 of 9\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f75226683cc479b5660b10\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f75226683cc479b5660b10-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761053000_757_techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_1.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inside, the lightweight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">steel<\/a> grid shell supports a latticed soffit inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/traditional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traditional<\/a> basket weaving, filtering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/daylight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daylight<\/a> through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/terminal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">terminal<\/a> and creating a distinctive visual rhythm. Around 180 skylights are positioned around the structural trees to introduce natural light deep into the space while minimizing glare. Native plant species, including Romduol trees, local palms, and tropical flowers, punctuate the terminal, strengthening the connection between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">architecture<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landscape<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Materials<\/a> such as local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/stone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">steel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/aluminum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aluminum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/concrete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concrete<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glass<\/a> are combined to achieve a warm, tactile quality, while over 200 hand-crafted sculptures and a central bronze-cast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/buddha\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buddha<\/a> celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a>&#8216;s cultural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/heritage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heritage<\/a> within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contemporary<\/a> framework.<\/p>\n<p>  Related Article <a class=\"rel-article__link\" data-insights-category=\"related-article\" data-insights-label=\"3\" data-insights-value=\"1035263\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1034772\/foster-plus-partners-and-manica-to-design-new-stadium-as-milan-approves-sale-of-san-siro?ad_campaign=normal-tag?ad_medium=widget&amp;ad_name=related-article&amp;ad_content=1035263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foster + Partners and MANICA to Design New Stadium as Milan Approves Sale of San Siro<\/a>  <a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522696624135afe7d331-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 4 of 9\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522696624135afe7d331\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522696624135afe7d331-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761053001_968_techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_2.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The overhanging roof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/canopy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canopy<\/a> provides natural shading for exterior and interior areas, reducing the need for mechanical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ventilation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ventilation<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/skylight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skylight<\/a> system maximizes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/daylight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daylight<\/a> penetration, minimizing energy consumption associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/artificial-lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial lighting<\/a>. An extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/water-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water management<\/a> strategy preserves the site&#8217;s surrounding ecosystems, while a lake and public park highlight native flora and fauna, creating a natural habitat for local wildlife. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accessibility<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/well-being\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">well-being<\/a> are prioritized through level circulation routes, gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ramp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ramps<\/a>, and a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/public-spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public spaces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/retail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retail areas<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a> designed to accommodate both travelers and the local community.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522896624135afe7d333-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 6 of 9\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522896624135afe7d333\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522896624135afe7d333-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_8.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/foster-partners\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foster + Partners<\/a> also developed the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airport<\/a> city <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/master-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master plan<\/a>, positioning the terminal as the focal point of a larger integrated development. A new bus station and planned high-speed rail link aim to encourage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/public-transport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public transport<\/a> use and reduce car dependency, establishing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airport<\/a> as an intermodal hub. At the heart of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/master-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master plan<\/a>, a green public park offers a tranquil setting for travelers and residents alike, reinforcing the project&#8217;s commitment to creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sustainable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainable<\/a> and human-centered environment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522596624135afe7d32f-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Techo International Airport by Foster + Partners Opens in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Image 7 of 9\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68f7522596624135afe7d32f\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1035263\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia\/68f7522596624135afe7d32f-techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/techo-international-airport-by-foster-plus-partners-opens-in-phnom-penh-cambodia_4.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. Image \u00a9 Nigel Young \/ Foster + Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In other recent projects, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1034772\/foster-plus-partners-and-manica-to-design-new-stadium-as-milan-approves-sale-of-san-siro?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foster + Partners and MANICA have been commissioned to design a new stadium following Milan&#8217;s approval of the San Siro sale<\/a>. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1034894\/rising-architectural-voices-and-new-commissions-the-weeks-review?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the practice&#8217;s mixed-use development in Mayfair is now under construction<\/a>. Recent completions and proposals also include<a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1034666\/major-architecture-events-and-heritage-initiatives-announced-worldwide-the-weeks-review?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a new residential development along Dubai&#8217;s beachfront<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1034376\/foster-plus-partners-gains-approval-for-timber-residential-project-in-switzerland?ad_campaign=normal-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an approved timber residential project in Switzerland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh. 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