The lounge was designed to provide the relaxed luxury that Virgin’s Upper Class passengers expect with a warm and distinctly Uptown Manhattan feel.
The 10,000sf Clubhouse is bounded on two sides full height expansive views over the jetways and virgin aircraft immediately below. In the center of the lounge, the cloud shaped cocktail bar is enclosed by a diaphanous, curving “wall” of stainless steel rods and walnut fins; mediating views from and through the space and creating a series of distinct spaces. This is the heart of the lounge around and through which guests move in a rhythmic syncopated flow to the many unique amenities that passengers have come to expect from a Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse.
Awards
- Architecture Award, Winner MetalMag 2012
- Best Lounge or Bar, Winner Interior Design Magazine Best of the Year 2012
- Best Airline Lounge, Winner I Fly First Class 2013
- International Design, Shortlist FX International Design Award 2012
Our view
we overcame the unique security challenges of working Airside which has been invaluable on many other airport projects
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