Tomas Stokke, Director, Haptic Architects, UK

Speaker Biograghy: Tomas is a co-founder of Haptic Architects. He previously established and led the Oslo-based office, Arkitekturverkstedet. Prior to that, he co-founded the London office of Metropolitan Workshop. He is educated at the Bartlett, University College London. Tomas has led several large-scale projects within a variety of sectors, and has extensive international experience. He leads Haptic’s airport and masterplanning projects and is also responsible for the Scandinavian projects in the practice. Tomas has been a key member of the team for Istanbul International Airport, Arctic Circle Airport, Hanimaadhoo Airport, Arctic Ocean Airport and the competition-winning entry for Riga International Airport. Tomas has taught, lectured, exhibited and been published internationally and has experience in international jury work. He is a member of the Van Alen Institute’s International Council.


Day 2 - 21 March
Session: Airport Cities, Transport Connections & Regions

11:55 - 12:25 - Designing a successful future airport city
Synopsis: The presentation will consider current trends and opportunities for an aerotropolis or airport city. Drawing on our case study for a new Scandinavian airport city, the presentation will propose ideas for the future airport city on a global, national, local, neighbourhood and human scale. It will outline the diverse design, technical and socio-economic drivers in the design of a successful airport city, including the development of a successful business plan; environmentally sustainable masterplan strategies; integration of smart technologies; efficient links to adjacent airport and surroundings; flexible phasing strategies; and innovative building and transport typologies.

Audience will learn: