Retail and Interior Design

Nikola Tesla International Airport – Wayfinding

Wayfinding Signage Design
Belgrade, Serbia
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Nikola Tesla International Airport – Wayfinding

Enhancing clarity and orientation through a high-visibility wayfinding system aligned with international airport standards.

Value Delivered

The new wayfinding system significantly improved passenger orientation and movement efficiency throughout the terminal. By combining clear graphic logic with high-visibility, backlit signage, the project delivered a robust and adaptable navigation framework. The result supports smoother passenger flows, operational efficiency, and a more confident travel experience at Nikola Tesla International Airport.

Project Overview

In 2019, 1PAX was commissioned by Belgrade Airport to design the wayfinding signage system for Nikola Tesla International Airport, a major regional hub serving up to 15 million passengers annually. The project covered approximately 92,000 m² of terminal space and focused on improving passenger orientation, gate visibility, and overall legibility within a complex and evolving airport environment.

Key Challenge

The airport required a clear and consistent wayfinding strategy capable of guiding high passenger volumes efficiently while adapting to operational changes and terminal growth. The challenge was to enhance visibility and comprehension without overloading the visual environment, ensuring that signage remained intuitive, readable, and aligned with international concession and operational standards.

Our Approach

1PAX developed the wayfinding project using Vinci Airports Concessions charts as a reference framework, ensuring consistency with global best practices. The system emphasized improved gate visibility through carefully positioned signage boards and totems. Backlit elements were integrated to enhance readability in varying lighting conditions, reinforcing visual hierarchy and supporting effortless navigation across key passenger decision points.

Place
Belgrade, Serbia
Year
Status
Built
Client
Belgrade Airport
Architect
1PAX
Area
92000.00
m2
Capacity
15 M PAX
Service
Retail and Interior Design
Team Members
1PAX Team
Project Leader