Designed by the UK firm Foster + Partners, the Techo International Airport represents a $1.5 billion investment. The project is expected to become a new gateway for trade and tourism in Cambodia and the region.
One of the airport's key features is its architectural aluminum ceiling, spanning over 170,000 m2. Comprised of nearly 400,000 individual ceiling panels and over 10,000 m2 of ceiling and wall cladding, the project demanded precise fabrication and installation due to its complex technical requirements.
As the construction contractor, Hunter Douglas's Vietnamese engineering team standardized over 80% of the non-standard design modules. This solution preserved the architectural vision while accelerating the project timeline and saving the investor approximately 40% of the budget. The entire project was completed in 1.5 years.
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Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) began operations on 9/9. Photo: Hunter Douglas Indochina |
Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) began operations on 9/9. Photo: Hunter Douglas Indochina
Not only did the Vietnamese team design the solution and manage its on-site implementation, but the entire aluminum ceiling system was also manufactured at the Hunter Douglas Indochina factory in the Song Than 3 Industrial Park (formerly Binh Duong). The system was then transported to Phnom Penh for installation. The entire process, from solution research and technical design to manufacturing and construction management, was carried out by Vietnamese engineers and personnel, adhering to the corporation's quality control standards.
The Techo terminal is projected to accommodate a gradually increasing number of passengers. The architectural aluminum ceiling, a striking visual element of the space, bears the mark of the Vietnamese team from design to installation.
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Hunter Douglas Indochina workers construct the aluminum ceiling at Techo Airport. Photo: Hunter Douglas Indochina |
Hunter Douglas Indochina workers construct the aluminum ceiling at Techo Airport. Photo: Hunter Douglas Indochina
Hunter Douglas Indochina has operated in Vietnam for nearly 30 years, with offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Phnom Penh. The company has participated in numerous domestic aviation projects, including Noi Bai, Cam Ranh, Buon Ma Thuot, Phu Bai, Da Nang, and Dien Bien. This experience positioned them to secure the Techo contract and others in the future.
Hunter Douglas is a multinational corporation operating in over 100 countries. Within this network, Vietnamese personnel at Hunter Douglas Indochina hold various roles, from research and design to production management and construction supervision. The company's selection by international partners like Foster + Partners and CAIC (the investor) underscores the Vietnamese team's capability to participate in large-scale, complex projects.
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The main terminal building is assembled from hundreds of thousands of different ceiling panels constructed by Hunter Douglas Indochina. Photo: Hunter Douglas Indochina |
The main terminal building is assembled from hundreds of thousands of different ceiling panels constructed by Hunter Douglas Indochina. Photo: Hunter Douglas Indochina
The 2,600-hectare Techo International Airport in Kandal-Takeo is a 4F-rated airport capable of accommodating Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 aircraft. Its initial capacity is 13 million passengers annually, projected to increase to 50 million by 2050. Techo is expected to boost tourism, trade, and investment in Cambodia.
(Source: Hunter Douglas Indochina)
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