k-studio unveils AEGEAN’s brand new and state-of-the-art Business Lounge at Athens Airport

The new venue of Aegean Airlines was designed by the globally renowned architect team of K-Studio, drawing inspiration from the humble sculptural folk architecture of the Cyclades, reflecting on the cutting edge technology of airplanes, and was crowned with a sense of comfort, as originally seen in the air travelling world.

Curved, soft edges and shapes of flow interpreted in the deep Aegean Sea blue convey the aesthetics and the dynamic of technology, borrowed from the culture of air travelling. Anodised inox as a primary material brought the two worlds of aeronautical design and fluid-form architecture together: the cutting edge technology is infused with the symbolic dimension of the deep Aegean blue.

“Curved panel segments create a consistent continuous envelope for the entire lounge, while a deep white aluminum-louver ceiling crowns it with an equally complex geometry”.

Beyond the compositional harmony of its design, this ceiling also contributes functionally in the zoning and acoustic comfort of the space, thus reinforcing the sense of tranquility and relaxation in the lounge, simulating the sensation of flying over the clouds. It also practically embodies all the necessary mechanical equipment, without disrupting the visual impact of the composition.

“Tinted blue glass also joins the palette, in order to embrace all tech features such as screens, in a fully contemporary aesthetic approach”.

The selection of furniture brings an extra layer of comfort and domesticity, with craftsmanship and well-madeness embracing the passengers for a high-end hospitality experience. Fine details, craftsmanship and elegance resonate the design ethos of Aegean Airlines in offering its passengers a quality experience, to complement its new identity.

Facts & Credits:

Project title: Aegean Business Lounge, Typology: Hospitality, Location: Athens International Airport – Anatoliki Attiki – Greece, Architects: K-Studio, Design Team: Michalis Skitsas – Artemis Merkourea – Katerina Saraptzian – Arianna Mechili – Christos Papachristodoulou – Eleni Aroni – Vasiliki Dimou – Glykeria Gkougkoudi – Mariliza Sfakianoudi – Nikol Gkoka, 3D visualization: Fat Tony Studio, Project Management: Basil, Quantity Surveyor: NIKOS BON & PARTNERS, Mechanical Engineer: TEKEM, Lighting Designer: L+DG – lighting architects, Sound Consultant: Dr.G.Schubert – Acoustical Consultants, Planting Consultant: GreenWays Landscape Architecture, Fire Protection Consultant: Tasos Pyrgiotis, Audiovisual Consultant: TELMACO, Kitchen Consultant: XENEX, Main Contractor: Doriki Techniki SA, Area: ~1250sqm (public area not included), Year of completion: 2022, Text description: K-Studio, Photography: BREBA PHOTOGRAPHY – Claus Brechenmacher & Reiner Baumann

Constructors & Sub-constructors – Suppliers:

Metal works: Lampiris Giorgos, Electrician: Paschalis Thanos (+ crew), Metal Tables & Foot trail: Mitras Metalworks, Metal structures: B Yellow Five (Birmpilis Alexandros), Furniture – Woodworks: Diedron, Hunter Douglas ceiling: Stella Zampa (Executive Sales Agent – Greece),  Floors: Giorgos Laios,  Wooden floors: Havwoods – Materials Ark, Glass supplies: PanGlass (Panagiotopoulos Michalis), Corian application: Solid Solution (Apostolakos Petros & Giannopoulos Mpampis), Agglotech supply & Custom furniture: 12 Concept, Upholstery furniture: Santaltzis Epiplo, Timber furniture: Epiplo Papazoglou, Fabrics & Curtains: Vagenas, Signage: Epigramma, Chairs & Stools: Myran – Scandinavian Design, Lighting: Linea Light