PRJ — 083
Ben Gurion Airport Control Tower
Facades · Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
- Architect
- Pelleg Architects
- Lighting Fixtures Supplier
- Glow-Light - רשתות תאורה
- Photographer
- Asaf Pinchuk
§ Design note
- 01Airport Landmark. The illuminated tower becomes a night-time landmark seen from across the airfield, marking the heart of aviation activity after dark.
- 02The Tower's Form. Light emphasizes the tower's tapering, curved form and the soft light bands across its skin, making the sculptural geometry the central element at night.
- 03Eyes on the Sky. Inside, the lighting of the control room and the star-ceilinged lobby ties the building's experience to aviation and the sky above.
§ Technical notes
- 01Facade Integration. Linear lighting integrated into the tower's envelope creates the continuous light bands along its curved form.
- 02Control Room — Glare Control. Control-room lighting is designed for minimal glare and no reflections in the glazing, so controllers see the runways clearly at night.
- 03Interior Lighting. The interior includes an entrance lobby with a curved ceiling of light points scattered like stars, reinforcing the sky theme.
- 04Outdoor Durability. Equipment is selected for reliable long-term outdoor operation in an airport environment with easy maintenance access.