Derby Airport

This design for this new regional $5m airport facility at Derby began with an unusual challenge: how could we effectively re-purpose 38 prefabricated transportable units, which had been gifted to the Shire.

Community
Derby, Western Australia –  2024

As the main public airport for the region, the brief included requirements for transit gates, check-in and security areas, baggage check-in, a kiosk and an electrical communications room, as well as amenities and offices to service the airport.

Whitehaus arranged the prefabricated units into a simple yet functional terminal layout, satisfying both the requirements of the brief and cyclone regulations.

Despite its humble beginnings, the building responds thoughtfully to its location: it was carefully placed between a large mango tree and several boab trees, which are highly valued by the local community.

And it was oriented and located adjacent to the existing terminal, to avoid interference and disruption during the construction phase.

The addition of timber screening on the front elevation brings the disparate transportable elements together, and presents a welcoming main entry for the West Kimberley community.

As part of the project we provided the folllowing services: 
– Concept Design
– Design Development
– Documentation
– Consultant Coordination
– Contract Administration