Concept Validation
Led by Prague Airport Company, the expansion of Terminal 2 at Václav Havel Airport marks a transformative step in addressing the growing needs of passengers and airlines. This €900 million project will increase the airport’s annual capacity from 17 million to over 21 million passengers, ensuring Prague remains a key hub in Central Europe. Slated for completion by 2033, the new terminal will feature eight contact stands for wide-body aircraft, with the flexibility to accommodate up to 16 narrow-body planes, alongside improved facilities for passengers and airlines.
Currently in the early stages, this expansion is focused on internal concept validation, with only a few details shared with the public so far. Virtuplex’s immersive VR technology has been leveraged to explore and validate design concepts, ensuring alignment between the architectural teams and key stakeholders. Through real-time virtual modeling, Virtuplex supports the development of detailed designs while addressing the complex logistics and functionality needed for a modern, high-capacity terminal. The project is being carefully curated to meet evolving passenger demands while adhering to environmental standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
Virtuplex plays a key role in the early-phase development of the Václav Havel Airport expansion, facilitating the validation of various design proposals before construction. By enabling interactive, real-time VR sessions, Virtuplex helps teams quickly test spatial concepts and assess the functionality of different configurations. This early concept validation through VR ensures smoother integration of new structures and passenger services, while providing the Prague Airport Company with visual clarity and data-backed insights that will ultimately shape a cutting-edge facility. The use of VR enhances collaboration across diverse teams, allowing for better decision-making and more precise design iteration.
