In the meantime, he’s delighted that – in spite of its vast dimensions and semi-industrial location – the terminal is an enveloping and hospitable place. “The challenge was always to make this a warm and welcoming space for international and domestic visitors, as their arrival point into Sydney,” van Ratingen says. “We are really thrilled with how beautiful it is at any time of the day or night. That’s a combination of the views outside and the folding roof that at the same time gives intimacy and drama.”