Case Study

Gdańsk Airport's terminal
Architect
PIG Architekci J.S.K. Architekci
terminal gdańsk, terminal lotniska w Gdańsku, część terminala lotnika w Gdańsku z zamontowanym szkłem przeciwsłonecznym o doskonałej selektywności COOL-LITE XTREME 70/33 w zespoleniu ze szkłem niskoemisyjnym ECLAZ ONE.

New terminal in Gdańsk featuring 
COOL-LITE® and ECLAZ® glass

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The new section of the passenger terminal at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport features advanced glazing solutions from Saint-Gobain Glass, combining both functionality and aesthetics. The project incorporates COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 solar control glass in combination with ECLAZ® ONE low-emissivity glass, resulting in high-performance insulating glass units with excellent thermal and light transmission properties. The new terminal will increase the airport’s capacity to 9 million passengers annually, offering travelers a bright, comfortable space with premium finishing standards.

CHALLENGES

One of the main challenges was to ensure year-round thermal comfort inside the terminal while maintaining the large glazed areas characteristic of modern airport architecture. Another key objective was integrating the new building section harmoniously with the existing terminal and referencing Gdańsk’s architectural identity, particularly its industrial and port heritage.

APPLIED SOLUTIONS

The combination of COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 and ECLAZ® ONE provided an optimal balance between solar protection and access to natural daylight. This ensures excellent thermal comfort for passengers in both summer and winter. The design by PIG Architekci and J.S.K. Architekci features a distinctive roof with a rhythm of skylights, seamlessly aligning with the original terminal structure while echoing Gdańsk’s rich industrial architecture.

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