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trendspotting elevated airport lounges
Statement lighting adds drama to the dining room
at the Delta One Lounge at LAX in Los Angeles
Sculptural wood forms pay homage to New York's
parks at the Sapphire Lounge by the Club at LGA
The Capital One Landing at DCA boasts
a warm color palette and leather details
Blue hues nod to the landscape at Primeclass Pacifico at
the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago
colors affecting the body's circadian rhythms to
help travelers acclimate to their destination's time
zone. " Luxury is no longer about extravagance for
the sake of it, " says January Wilson, vice president
and project executive at Clune Construction. " It's
about meaningful details-things that make the
traveler feel cared for and valued. "
At New York's revamped LaGuardia Airport
(LGA), JPMorgan Chase opened its flagship
Sapphire Lounge by the Club in January. Designed
by ICRAVE and Corgan, it's anchored by a doubleheight
space with three sculptural wood forms that
pay homage to the city's iconic parks. " We aimed to
create a continuation of the hospitality experience
from the moment of arrival to the boarding of the
aircraft, not missing a beat on what travelers might
need or desire, " says David Taglione, managing
director at ICRAVE, a Journey Studio. Amenities
include resting pods, an exposition kitchen, facial
treatments, nursing rooms, open workspaces,
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and a family area connected to a kids' playroom.
A hidden game room-accessible through a
photobooth-is stocked with vintage games and
a collection of photographs showcasing local
landmarks and people.
The trend transcends the U.S. In Europe,
Finnair's Schengen Lounge at Helsinki Airport
has seating for up to 440 in spaces for dining,
working, resting, and socializing with travel
companions, while the lounge also houses the
even more exclusive Platinum Corner. Conceived
by local firm Studio Joanna Laajisto, the
minimalist design boasts soft forms, warm colors,
and locally manufactured furnishings.
Italian design house Pininfarina, in
collaboration with Grupo Arquitectos, was tapped
to create Primeclass Pacifico at the Arturo Merino
Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile.
The series of five lounges melds cutting-edge
technology and biophilic principles with a sense
of place. From Easter Island to Patagonia, the
country's diverse regions are woven into the
design to provide a multisensory experience that
stimulates the senses and fosters a connection
with the natural world. " We wanted the lounge
to feel like an oasis, a space to pause a traveler's
journey to decompress and re-energize, "
says Samuele Sordi, chief architect officer at
Pininfarina of America. " We hope that the
lounge's design immerses guests in the country's
rich landscape and cultural heritage. "
From wellness offerings to top-notch F&B
and carefully curated spaces, lounges are making
time spent at airports worthwhile. " The ground
experience should be a meaningful part of every
traveler's journey, " MacEwen points out. Taglione
agrees. " With amenities that rival best-in-class
hotels, a modern lounge aims to surprise and
delight while also offering seamless access and
intuitive navigation, " he says. " hd
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