Architects HOK International has won a contest to design Kitakyushu Airport in Japan. The airport is on an artificial island in the Sea of Suou, Kitakyushu City. The main roof element is inspired by the lantern floats used at the local Tobata Gion festival. The firm beat off competition from the Richard Rogers Partnership, Cesar Pelli, Gensler and Arup.
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