London's New Terminal Is 'A Cathedral For The 21st Century' [PHOTOS]

The most striking feature of the new facility is the 230 foot long, 77 ton metal sculpture by artist Richard Wilson that contorts its way through the building's covered courtyard. Titled The Slipstream, the sculpture's purpose is "to transform the thrill of the air-show to the architectural environment of the international air terminal," Wilson told USA Today.

The new building replaces the cramped 1950s-era T2 facility that was demolished in 2010. It will serve as the home to Star Alliance airlines including United, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines, along with Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic's Little Red.

The new Queen's Terminal complex is the latest step in the the airport's $18.5 billion redevelopment plan to alleviate overcrowding and bring its airports up to par with with Asia's elite facilities.

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Terminal 2 will feature a full complement of private and public lounges equipped with showers, fine dining, bars, and sleeping suites.