Concept

Pier A is used for passenger flights between Schengen countries. It has thirty gates and thirty-two boarding bridges, and measures 650 m in length and 38 m in width. Plant machinery is located in the basement level. All ground operation facilities are located on the ground-floor level. The first floor is fully dedicated to passengers departing and arriving. A tunnel connects Pier A to the main passenger terminal. The pier's north face has a convex, curved shape whereas its south face has a flat, slanting surface. A transparent structure was constructed using steel trusses. Its span has no intermediate supports, which gives the building's interior a very spacious, airy feel.

This project was realized by Groep 2000, consisting of G+D Studiegroep Dirk Bontinck, Willox, Jaspers, Montois and Van Campenhout.