Airports evolve between the pragmatism of the 'now', the challenges of the 'new' and the promise of the 'next.' What drivers of change will shape aviation and how we plan airports? How will the process of design evolve to accommodate unforeseen disrupters and changes? In this session, we will examine the forces affecting aviation design. Socioeconomic fragility and political instability, the effect of technology on design, the need for sustainable and location-specific architecture, inclusivity and the care of each individual user emotionally and security-wise are all part of current architectural debate. What does this mean for future airport design?