Kansai International Airport, Japan
Modern Wonders
The airport was opened in 1994. It stands on 4 into 1.2 km island which is entirely man made. It was built with 48000 huge blocks, made from the earth excavated by flattening three mountains, and designed to withstand typhoons and earthquaqes. Its terminal building was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
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