The primary focus of this project was the use of open space. The space between the airside and landside was purposefully crafted to be clear of visual obstacles. To promote fluidity, the gardens have direct access to the outdoors. The large open structures which carry the roof also function as commercial areas. The terminal is the largest domestic airport terminal in Turkey and measures 291,267 m2. The application of a waste management strategy during the demolition of the previous terminal building allowed 99% of the construction waste to be recycled on site. Consequently, this undertaking was awarded with the Innovative Sustainability Application prize by SKD and the Eco-Innovation Award by Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe, 2010). The Terminal Project also holds a National Steel Structure Prize and European Steel Structure Design award by ECCS (2007) to Yakup Hazan. Furthermore, it was selected as the “Green Initiative Airport of the Year” at the Doha Aviation Summit (2009).