1. Introduction
2. Experimental Period 1904 - 1919
3. Pioneering Era 1920 - 1939
4. Evolutionary Phase 1940 – 1959
5. Jet Age 1960 – 1979
6. Transfer Interchange 1980 – 1999
7. Mega Hub 2000 – 2019
8. Future Developments
9. Conclusion
Biography
Robert Stewart has 30 years’ experience in the master planning and architectural design of major airports. He has led the aviation and transport sectors in a major architectural practice with a personal emphasis on airport master planning, facilities design, terminal and ancillary projects architectural design. His work encompasses more than 50 airport projects, including master planning the ancillary facilities for the Heathrow Expansion Project, the design of the New London Hub Airport (Boris Island), Gatwick North Terminal, Bristol, Heathrow T5 and Runway 3 (for British Airways), London City and Medina Airports. His experience of designing for both airports and airlines has allowed him to write this book with the unique perspective of an ‘insider’ who understands the drivers of growth and change that have led to the evolution of airport design.
