Project Overview
- Site name: Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Location: Paris
- Start date: 2019
- LMV scope: Collaboration in the construction of the structural connections to Terminal 1
The project formed part of the programme to connect Satellites 1, 2 and 3 of Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, one of Europe’s major international hubs.
The intervention involved the construction of approximately 35,000 m² distributed over three open levels, integrating the existing satellite buildings into a single functional complex and significantly increasing the terminal’s capacity.
Infrastructure for the expansion of Terminal 1
For this project, LMV played a central role in:
- Detailed design of structural steelwork and composite steel-concrete structures (EXC3 class)
- Structural modelling using Tekla Structures
- Fabrication and erection of the main steel structure
- Construction of composite steel-concrete floor systems
- Installation of secondary and ancillary steel elements
- Coordination with technical packages (MEP systems, escalators, lifts)
The new construction enables the connection and integration of the three existing Terminal 1 satellites — originally built in reinforced concrete — into a single unified building.
The primary objective of the project was to increase the terminal’s capacity in terms of passenger flow, usable floor area and aircraft handling capability, with particular focus on expanding boarding facilities capable of accommodating Airbus A380 aircraft.
LMV successfully ensured operational continuity by carrying out all erection activities while the airport remained fully operational.
