NEW ERA …of larger, cleaner planes. Approaching zeppelins in size,
these slippery floating orbs (787 Dreamliner, Airbus 380) contain within them
vagabond societies that mingle, snore and scheme while they redraw global
air-routes by their selected landing places. Locals are imbued with riches.
The Concordes are now gone- economy, space and comfort have
beaten speed in the air. People enjoy suspended time.
CHALLENGE
Many airports have not the capacity to accommodate these
giant vessels. Cities scramble for rarified landing rights and thus
destination-dominance while citizens rail against noise and fumes.
ANSWER
A new type and experience: a global air hub in the sky. The Birnbeck
Island International Skyport will be funded by vast retail, recreational and business revenues.
It will be both a shopper’s and plane-spotter’s paradise.
HUB
The approach is by air, monorail and sea. “Ye Olde Towne’s”
original taverns shops and museums greet travelers to the Skyport’s tower of
airy plug-in hotel suites, chi-chi boutiques and conference centers.
A shimmering woven stainless steel podium of runways floats
high on top welcoming waves of jetsetters. From below taxiways light up like
brilliant constellations.
SAFE
Air safety is increased thanks to a 160 m high air cushion
for overshot landings and stunted takeoffs. The fueling stacks are isolated
from populated zones. Sightlines are clear at this lighthouse for planes.
REVITALIZING
Shot in the arm for the local economy, as money flies into
this new destination. Hovering garden-in-the-sky lures chronic conference room
dwellers outdoors for golf. Vertigo and greenery foment heightened pleasures
and new perspectives. Locals are happy as new planes are quieter, cleaner and
runways are way up high.