Heathrow's vision

Architectural group Grimshaw has been chosen to bring Heathrow’s vision for expansion to life in what the airport says is “the clear signal to the government that Heathrow is a ready-to-go, privately-financed infrastructure project”.

Founded in the UK by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, the group was selected after a rigorous assessment from a shortlist of four of the UK’s top architects which also included Zaha Hadid, HOK and Benoy.

It follows the announcement in March of the appointment of of Arup, CH2M, MACE and Turner & Townsend as programme client partners with the job of ensuring the project is delivered to industry standards in planning, innovation and quality.

Airport officials said Grimshaw succeeded in the competitive tender process partly for its visionary concept designs, which “pushed the boundary of what an airport could and should be”.

The company was also singled out for its ideas around how Heathrow could be expanded in a sustainable but affordable way, the airport spokesman said. 

“Grimshaw was recognised as the stand-out practice to help Heathrow deliver a world-class sustainable airport that will deliver innovation in passenger service whilst showcasing the best of British design.” 

Images of the concept designs are available and an animation can be viewed at  https://your.heathrow.com/takingbritainfurther/itstimeforheathrow

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