Welcome to Heathrow terminal five ...Photograph: David Levene/GuardianRichard Rogers Partnership won the competition to be lead designers for the project back in 1989 Photograph: David Levene/GuardianTerminal five is 40m high, 176m wide and 396m longPhotograph: David Levene/Guardian
The first flight will arrive at terminal five on March 27 2008Photograph: David Levene/GuardianA parade of 22 mighty white steel 'trees' supports the massive roof trusses along the quarter-mile length of the terminalPhotograph: David Levene/GuardianFlyers will find a branch of Paul Smith and eating places that stretch the pocket from Cafe Costa to Gordon Ramsey's Plane FoodPhotograph: David Levene/GuardianThe departure lounge in the check-in hall waits for passengersPhotograph: David Levene/GuardianThere are giant windows all round, and svelte, leather-covered seats designed by Foster and Partners in the waiting areasPhotograph: David Levene/GuardianA view across the baggage reclaim hallPhotograph: David Levene/GuardianThe baggage reclaim area stands empty as final preparations are made for the openingPhotograph: David Levene/Guardian
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