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" The shiſt toward a more hospitality-oriented
The lounge pavilion at the DCA Admirals Club
features tall wood slats for separation
experience is gett ing more prevalent, " says
Dwayne MacEwen, founder and principal of
Chicago-based DMAC Architecture & Interiors,
which designed the American Airlines' Admirals
Club. The concept-with subtle interventions to
refl ect the unique character of each city-rolled
out at Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport (DCA) in 2022, followed by Denver
International Airport this year, and is slated for
Philadelphia International Airport in 2025.
The DCA iteration spans 14,500 square feet
and a series of spaces-dubbed pavilions in the
park-for relaxation, privacy, and interaction. In
addition to a full-service bar and dining options,
the space also fl aunts a VIP room inspired by
the Library of Congress, to off er comfort for
dignitaries and federal representatives.
Also new to DCA are venues operated by two
credit card companies: the American Express
Centurion Lounge and the just-revealed Capital
One Landing. The former, which opened in July,
comprises 12,000 square feet and off ers a curated
menu featuring dishes from U.S.-based chefs
Michelle Bernstein, Ravi Kapur, and Michael
Solomonov. The lounge's design draws on
Washington, DC's history and culture via pieces
by local artists, including a printed canvas of the
Capitol Building by Maggie O'Neill.
Meanwhile, Capital One teamed up with José
An inviting nook at the
DCA Admirals Club
The DCA Admirals Club offers
plenty of seating options
Andrés Group (JAG) to tap into the connection
between food and travel with the fi rst Capital
One Landing location. JAG, however, is behind
more than just the menu-which refl ects
Spanish tradition and some of chef Andrés'
personal favorites-as furniture, lighting, dishes,
and fl atware also come courtesy of the team.
Here, guests can sit down for a made-to-order
meal or choose from pre-made grab-and-go
tapas options, while mimosas and desserts are
delivered by a cart.
On the West Coast, Delta Air Lines
introduced the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) in October. (The
inaugural Delta One Lounge-totaling more than
39,000 square feet-launched over the summer
at New York's John F. Kennedy International
Airport.) General contractor Clune Construction,
in partnership with architecture fi rm Gensler
and sustainable development consultancy Arup,
helmed the project, which can accommodate
approximately 200 guests.
Directly connected to the Delta One checkThe
American Airlines flight symbol is etched
onto walls at the DCA Admirals Club
in counter, travelers are whisked to the private
retreat, where a landscaped terrace, sushi bar,
wellness room (kitt ed out with eight private
relaxation pods equipped with zero-gravity and
full-body massage chairs), and more awaits.
Further, lighting in the wellness area mimics the
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