BTG Pactual opens the first exclusive airport terminal in Latin America, celebrating lightness and connection with nature through architecture. The new terminal at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo was designed to balance architectural expression with passenger comfort. Its inverted roof forms reference the idea of open wings while supporting efficient circulation, clear spans, and functional performance.

The project was developed in collaboration between Perkins&Will São Paulo, responsible for the overall architectural concept and structure, and P|S Pascali Semerdjian Arquitetos, who designed the interiors and furniture. Together, our teams created a terminal that integrates contemporary materials with its surroundings and offers travelers a clear, welcoming, and well-considered experience.

The building was conceived as an alternative to the conventional travel experience, with an emphasis on comfort, privacy, and spaces for meeting and waiting. These priorities guided the development of the new terminal from the outset.

Architecturally, the building is organized around a solid base carved by a central garden that brings light and nature into the interior. Beyond its biophilic value, the garden also helps structure circulation, separating the terminal into a check-in lounge and distinct boarding and arrival areas.

The garden design reflects a commitment to sustainability and an appreciation of local flora. It is composed of native Brazilian trees, such as sibipiruna, white ipê, and brazilwood, reflecting a contemporary approach to environmental responsibility that promotes local biodiversity while complying with airport security regulations, which restrict the use of tree species that may attract birds.