With its soaring bamboo-inspired structure, orchid-themed interiors and a striking “Sky Forest” at its core, Guwahati’s new airport terminal has already captured global attention — even before opening its doors. The architectural marvel will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 20 during a two-day visit to Assam.

Adding to its allure, the new terminal of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) recently won The International Architecture Award® 2025, conferred by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies — one of the world’s most prestigious honours recognising excellence in contemporary design.

Held annually since 2004, the award celebrates the best new buildings, landscape architecture, and plan

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