Noida International Airport is turning into more than just a travel hub, as it brings together modern infrastructure and India’s cultural depth through large-scale art and design elements.

The airport features significant works by Padma Shri awardee Paresh Maity, blending artistic expression with a strong sense of regional identity drawn from Uttar Pradesh’s heritage. The design language of the terminal reflects Western UP traditions, including red granite inspired by historic monuments, steps that echo the ghats of Varanasi, and open courtyard-style spaces influenced by traditional havelis.

Passenger experience has been kept at the centre of the design. The terminal includes calm courtyard zones after security, high ceilings for an open feel, and carefully placed art installations. Natural lighting and clear navigation systems add to a smooth and stress-free travel flow.

A key highlight is Maity’s installation titled “Mystic Abode”, made up of more than 8,000 brass bells. The artwork is designed as a reflective space, encouraging travellers to pause and experience calm amid busy modern life. The sound and symbolism of bells are used to create a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, similar to traditional Indian homes and temples.

Alongside this is his large oil-on-canvas work “Awakening (Jagriti)”, spread across six panels. The artwork presents a visual journey across India’s spiritual and cultural landmarks connected through sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu, and Saraswati.

Each panel highlights a different landmark and its cultural meaning from the spiritual ghats of Varanasi, the teachings of Buddha at Sarnath, the beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra, the devotional landscapes of Mathura and Vrindavan, the sacred city of Ayodhya, to the energy of the Mahakumbh gathering. The artwork is unified by the theme of sunrise, symbolising both a new beginning and inner awakening.

Paresh Maity, known for his nearly five-decade-long career, has exhibited widely in India and abroad. His works are part of major collections including the Rashtrapati Bhavan, British Museum, and National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. He is also recognised for creating one of the world’s longest airport murals at Delhi’s international terminal.

Through this integration of art and architecture, Noida International Airport aims to offer travellers not just movement, but a culturally rich and reflective experience.