{"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 nofollow 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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Techo International Airport<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/phnom-penh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Phnom Penh<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cambodia<\/a>, marking a new chapter in the nation&#8217;s vision for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sustainable\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sustainable<\/a> growth and improved regional connectivity. Situated 20 kilometers south of the city center, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">master plan<\/a>. Drawing inspiration from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cambodia<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/vernacular-architecture\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vernacular architecture<\/a> and tropical landscape, the design integrates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/cultural\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cultural<\/a> references and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/environment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">environmental<\/a> responsiveness to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">contemporary<\/a> yet contextually rooted gateway for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/international\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">international<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/travel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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 nofollow 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 nofollow 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 nofollow 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 nofollow 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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">roof<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/canopy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">monumental<\/a> geometries of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cambodia<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/temple\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">temples<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/palaces\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">steel<\/a> grid shell supports a latticed soffit inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/traditional\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">traditional<\/a> basket weaving, filtering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/daylight\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">daylight<\/a> through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/terminal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">architecture<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/landscape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">landscape<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/materials\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Materials<\/a> such as local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/stone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/steel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">steel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/aluminum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aluminum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/concrete\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">concrete<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/glass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buddha<\/a> celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/cambodia\/page\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cambodia<\/a>&#8216;s cultural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/heritage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">heritage<\/a> within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">canopy<\/a> provides natural shading for exterior and interior areas, reducing the need for mechanical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ventilation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ventilation<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/skylight\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">skylight<\/a> system maximizes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/daylight\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">daylight<\/a> penetration, minimizing energy consumption associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/artificial-lighting\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artificial lighting<\/a>. An extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/water-management\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Accessibility<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/well-being\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">well-being<\/a> are prioritized through level circulation routes, gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ramp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ramps<\/a>, and a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/public-spaces\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">public spaces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/retail\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">retail areas<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/restaurants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foster + Partners<\/a> also developed the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport<\/a> city <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/master-plan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">public transport<\/a> use and reduce car dependency, establishing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/airport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport<\/a> as an intermodal hub. At the heart of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/master-plan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> 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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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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