The T2 terminal at Phu Bai International Airport in Hue has received the gold award for special architecture at the 2024–2025 National Architecture Award, recognising its blend of traditional Vietnamese aesthetics and modern design. Officially inaugurated in June 2023, the 22,380-square-meter terminal was developed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam and accommodates up to 5 million passengers annually. The design, influenced by Hue’s cultural landmarks like the Ngu Mountain and Huong River, incorporates sustainable features such as a wooden heat-dissipation system for natural lighting and a large roof to shelter travellers from frequent rainfall.
The award acknowledged the terminal’s role in national architectural progress. Designed by a team of Vietnam- and Japan-based architects, the terminal highlights scalability and future-ready infrastructure. Other honoured projects included the Vietnam Military History Museum and Grand Mercure Hotel. The biennial award is jointly organised by the Vietnam Association of Architects, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
