The world's most special international airport, with a 7.7-hectare vineyard on the roof

American design firm Rafael Viñoly Architects has revealed plans to renovate Florence Airport's international terminal, featuring the famous vines of Florence, known as "the heart of Italy's famous wine country".

While exact details have yet to be revealed, the architects say the future station will cover 50,000 square metres. It will be topped with a giant sloping roof surrounded by skylights and some 38 rows of climbing plants.

This is believed to be Europe’s first airport vineyard. Previously, there was a private airport at Halter Ranch Vineyard in California for licensed pilots and their wine-loving friends.

According to Euronews, the majority of wine production will likely be done in-house.

“A leading wine producer in the region will grow grapes and the wine will be crafted and aged in dedicated cellars beneath the station roof,” explains spokesperson Rafael Viñoly.

Below the vineyards, the station design features a large plaza that the architects say will facilitate passenger circulation.

Plans will also rotate the existing runway 90 degrees to better accommodate modern aircraft, as well as improving onward traffic routes via a new light rail system.

Architect Rafael Viñoly has announced that they will work with airport planners to build the structure in two phases.

The first part is expected to be completed in 2026. Meanwhile, the second part will have to wait until 2035 to complete all items.

TB (according to Vietnamnet)

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