Cathay Pacific Lounges
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong 1998
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong 1998
The commission creates first and business class lounges for
Cathay Pacific - the equivalent of a flagship store for the airline -
within Norman Foster's airport building in Hong Kong.
Key was preservation of the spectacular views - both of Foster's
architecture and of the comings and goings of planes outside - whilst
creating sheltered enclaves for drinking, dining, working, bathing or
relaxing.
Etched glass screens provide privacy whilst not entirely blocking the
view of the double-height departure lounge below. Water - and
particularly the effect of light on water - is used to foster a sense
of tranquility.