[Photo series] Admiring the skylight glass roof gradually taking shape at the 35 trillion VND terminal of Long Thanh Airport

14:48, 17/08/2025

The skylight glass roof system at the central section of the passenger terminal of Long Thanh International Airport (Phase 1) not only brings in natural light but also serves as an architectural and artistic focal point of the project.

The skylight glass roof of the central roof area of the passenger terminal is one of the most complex aluminum-and-glass components of Long Thanh Airport Phase 1. Photo: Pham Tung
The skylight glass roof of the central roof area of the passenger terminal is one of the most complex aluminum-and-glass components of Long Thanh Airport Phase 1. Photo: Pham Tung
The passenger terminal of Long Thanh Airport Phase 1 is designed with inspiration from the shape of a lotus petal. Accordingly, the skylight category in the central roof features a unique structure with more than 5,400 triangular panels and 756 entirely different profile types. Photo: Pham Tung
The passenger terminal of Long Thanh Airport Phase 1 is designed with inspiration from the shape of a lotus petal. Accordingly, the skylight category in the central roof features a unique structure with more than 5,400 triangular panels and 756 entirely different profile types. Photo: Pham Tung
Due to stringent technical requirements, the installation of the skylight glass roof in the central section of the Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal (Phase 1) demands absolute precision and seamless coordination at every stage of implementation. Photo: Pham Tung
Due to stringent technical requirements, the installation of the skylight glass roof in the central section of the Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal (Phase 1) demands absolute precision and seamless coordination at every stage of implementation. Photo: Pham Tung
According to the construction unit, to implement the modular solution, the triangular panels are assembled into large modules. Photo: Pham Tung
According to the construction unit, to implement the modular solution, the triangular panels are assembled into large modules. Photo: Pham Tung
At present, the skylight roof in the central section of the Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal (Phase 1) is gradually taking shape, creating an architectural and artistic focal point for the project. Photo: Pham Tung
At present, the skylight roof in the central section of the Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal (Phase 1) is gradually taking shape, creating an architectural and artistic focal point for the project. Photo: Pham Tung
In April 2025, the lifting of the central steel roof structure of Long Thanh Airports passenger terminal Phase 1 was completed to install the skylight roof system. The total volume of the central steel roof structure exceeded 5,300 tons. Photo: Pham Tung
In April 2025, the lifting of the central steel roof structure of Long Thanh Airport's passenger terminal Phase 1 was completed to install the skylight roof system. The total volume of the central steel roof structure exceeded 5,300 tons. Photo: Pham Tung
The skylight glass roof system in the central section of the Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal (Phase 1) spans more than 11,000 square meters and is considered one of the largest of its kind in Vietnam today. Photo: Pham Tung
The skylight glass roof system in the central section of the Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal (Phase 1) spans more than 11,000 square meters and is considered one of the largest of its kind in Vietnam today. Photo: Pham Tung

By: Pham Tung

Translated by: Huyen Trang - Minho