Solar Time Dome T2 MEX
Location
Mexico city, Mexico
Year
2024
A visionary project transforming Terminal 2 with the world’s first inverted solar time dome powered by biopanel technology.
At the heart of this proposal lies a monumental geodesic dome formed by intelligent biopanels, each one harvesting energy, managing temperature, and interacting with natural light. Inspired by ancient cosmology and rooted in modern sustainability, the structure redefines the entrance of Terminal 2 into a pulsating core of time, culture, and innovation.
By day, it collects sunlight and environmental data. By night, it becomes a glowing spectacle, a celebration of movement, rhythm, and life—projecting color, light, and meaning throughout the terminal.
The dome honors Mexico’s pre-Hispanic reverence for the sun and time, transforming the airport into a living landmark that breathes with the city and welcomes over 20 million travelers annually into an immersive cultural experience.
Where Time, Light, and Culture Intersect
Built in collaboration with ArchitectsGround, this design introduces the first spherical solar clock ever built. The inverted dome, fully lined with biopanels, functions as the terminal’s energy core and environmental brain.
It reflects Mexico’s solar traditions while driving forward a new standard of sustainable, data-driven airport design. From energy generation to nighttime identity, the installation elevates the travel experience with purpose and presence.
