1 8 1 Port of Turku, Finland The Port of Turku is set to unveil a new passenger terminal in 2026. The port held a competition of potential architectural designs and selected a proposal from Finnish firm PES-Architects, called Origami. According to Erik Söderholm, managing director of Port of Turku, the winner was chosen based on its functionality and expressive design: “People often go on a cruise to take a break from the daily grind, and the appearance of the terminal building sets the passengers in the right mood for a sea voyage. The proposal has flamboyance and movement. The architecture is based on oblique triangular surfaces; playing with steel, glass and aluminium. The shape has maritime symbolism associated with steel ships and the skin of salmon.” Port of Southampton, UK The Port of Southampton’s new Horizon Cruise Terminal opened to passengers in July 2021. The fifth terminal enables Associated British Ports to welcome more cruise lines and their guests to the UK, while creating a building that effectively supports guest operations and has a low impact on the environment. Horizon was designed to meet Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method standards, and it features a rooftop solar array, enabling the terminal to generate more power than it uses. Southampton is home to the UK’s first shore power facility for cruise ships, available at Horizon Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Cruise Terminal for zero emissions at berth. With ample parking, passengers can park right outside Horizon to enjoy a seamless guest experience.
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