These are some articles that I have collected. It's about a building that designed by a famous architect-Richard Roger.
This artical explain a little bit about the building's function and many more. So, if you want to know further, you can read it.

   Terminal Five, Heathrow Airport, Middlesex
England
Masterplan and airport
1989 - 2016
RRP won the invited competition for a new terminal, Terminal 5, at Heathrow International Airport in 1989.
Terminal 5 will be a new terminal between the runways at the west end of Heathrow. It will have 60 aircraft stands and serve 30 million passengers per year when complete, making it one of the largest terminals in the world. Provision is being made for a New Generation Large Aircraft of 85m wingspan which will carry up to 800 passengers. The first phase for 10 million passengers will open in 2002, with the remainder opening in phases until 2008.
The terminal will be used primarily by British Airways, combining domestic and international flights under one roof. It will be the Gateway to the UK and Europe, and a major transfer hub.
Terminal 5 consists of a core of 200,000 sq m, and two remote satellite buildings of about 75,000 sq m each. The buildings are connected by an underground passenger transit system and by an automated baggage handling system. The functional planning of the buildings resolves a complex facility into one that will be straightforward and enjoyable for people to use, and cost effective to construct.
The Core Building is characterised by a soaring wave form roof floating above transparent glass walls. It is set in generous landscaping and rises above terraced parking, hotel and office structures. Terminal 5 aims to make a positive contribution to the landscape without being obtrusive.
Terminal 5 will celebrate the magic and excitement of travel, and be a landmark building for the 21st century.
The project is currently the subject of a Public Inquiry until summer 1997. Start on site is expected in 2000.
Total Area: 300,000 m2
Client:
BAA
Cost: £900,000,000
 
 
 
 

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