Royal Caribbean Miami Cruise Terminal, Miami, United States. Architect: Broadway Malyan Limited, 2019.

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Starting with a simple sketch – an ‘M’ for Miami alongside the Royal Caribbean logo – led to Broadway Malyan's proposition to create a “new crown of Miamiâ€. Formed of two linked buildings, the waterfront terminal on the north and car parking and arrivals on the south, the building references these two forms as well as a sense of waves rising or ships passing from a side-on view. This is achieved by triangulating the solid faces of the building, providing a dynamic profile that conveys movement and reflects the waterfront surroundings. An integrated coloured lighting scheme further enhances the building's impact against the stunning Floridian sunsets. Royal Caribbean’s brand focuses as much on the experiences beyond the cruise and to that end, the terminal is designed around the passenger experience, looking at every point of the journey, from arrival, to picking up baggage to embarking the ship – it is a place for new experiences and an opportunity to bring Miami’s spirit to life. While the building’s profile provides a dynamic addition to the port, the interior design focuses on making the most of the arrivals experience. A triple height space provides an open, airy feel and exceptional views of the docked ships when passengers arrive and travel throughout the terminal. A sculptural propeller forms a major centre piece, creating an exciting focal point as passengers rise up to the departure lounge. By splitting the building in two, the main terminal is separated from the noise and views of the working port that borders the site. This enabled an approach that arranges some of the more operational aspects such as parking, drop-off and baggage handling on one side of the terminal and prioritises quality spaces and facilities for passengers along the waterfront. The external façade mixes steel, aluminium and glazing and has been built using a simple prefabricated frame, prefabricated flooring panels, and a repetitive system, enabling the building to be constructed quickly and efficiently at lower cost. Sustainability focused enhancements reduced its environmental impact, including rainwater collection and recycling to be used for cooling, toilet flushing and irrigation. The main glazing wall faces north to maximise views and energy efficiency.