Florence Airport’s new terminal plans, designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, feature a rooftop vineyard.
The terminal vineyard will be harvested seasonally, and wine production will take place in-house at the airport, reports euronews.com.
“A leading vintner from the region will cultivate the vineyard and the wine will be crafted and aged in specialised cellars beneath the terminal’s roof,” said a spokesperson for Rafael Viñoly Architects.
The plans will also see the existing runway turning 90 degrees, making it better suited to modern aircraft and improving onward transport links via a new light rail system.
The terminal will be developed in two phases. Phase one will be completed in 2026 and phase two in 2035.
