The GAP Airport VIP Lounge SJD is conceived as an urban oasis that translates the dynamism of air travel into a calm and controlled interior landscape. The design draws inspiration from flight trajectories and topographic lines, abstracted into sharp, faceted volumes and continuous graphic lines that guide the passenger’s journey from concourse to lounge. The envelope is composed of folded planes in warm wood and glossy white panels, intersected by a black line that evokes both skyline and route map, creating a strong identity visible from the public circulation.
Inside, the project balances business efficiency with resort-like comfort, referencing the Mexican Pacific context through textures, colors, and an emphasis on horizontality. The spatial narrative moves from an expressive, sculptural reception toward more intimate and acoustically controlled seating zones, offering a gradual decompression from airport stress.
The reception lobby acts as a threshold space, defined by a floating, angular desk set within a reflective surface that suggests water and visually amplifies the volume. From this point, circulation branches into different functional areas: bar, workstations, lounge seating, and dining. The plan is organized in open bands rather than enclosed rooms, allowing clear sightlines to flight information displays and service points while maintaining distinct atmospheres.
A central sculptural yellow screen partitions the main salon, providing visual separation between lounge seating and dining without blocking natural light or supervision. Perimeter seating zones are oriented to take advantage of views and media walls, while central furniture clusters support social interaction and short-stay users. Service areas such as bar, buffet, and back-of-house are consolidated along one side to optimize operations and reduce staff circulation.
The material strategy contrasts the efficiency of contemporary aviation infrastructure with the warmth of hospitality environments. Ceilings and key vertical planes are clad in wood veneer with pronounced grain, generating a continuous envelope that visually “folds” around guests and reinforces the faceted geometry. This is balanced by metallic linear panels and neutral walls that reflect and distribute artificial light in a controlled manner.
The furniture palette introduces bold chromatic accents: vivid orange seating elements convey energy and brand differentiation, while the bright yellow partition becomes a sculptural focal point. Tables and bar counters in dark stone or solid surfaces introduce a sense of robustness and durability, essential for high-traffic airport conditions. Monochromatic white and black elements, including chairs and vertical slats, anchor the composition and prevent visual overload.
The lighting design emphasizes linearity and direction, echoing the concept of runways and flight paths. Recessed linear LED fixtures run parallel to the corrugated ceiling panels, reinforcing perspective and guiding movement through the lounge. Integrated lighting in the reception desk and wall panels highlights the VIP Lounge signage and enhances the perception of floating volumes.
Ambient lighting is uniformly distributed to support reading and work activities, while accent lighting is used to mark the bar, artwork, and key architectural gestures. Warm color temperatures complement the timber finishes, creating a comfortable atmosphere that counterbalances the cooler tones of metal and glass typically found in airport environments.
Sustainability is addressed through durable, low-maintenance materials and an efficient lighting strategy. The use of LED technology reduces energy consumption and maintenance frequency, critical in 24/7 operational contexts. Light-colored reflective surfaces on ceilings and walls optimize luminance levels, allowing lower overall wattage while maintaining visual comfort.
High-wear finishes, such as composite surfaces for counters and engineered flooring, extend lifecycle and reduce the need for replacement, thereby minimizing material waste over time. Where possible, certified wood veneers and low-VOC finishes are specified to improve indoor air quality. The open-plan configuration promotes flexible furniture arrangements, enabling future reconfiguration without significant construction waste, ensuring the lounge can adapt to evolving passenger needs and operational demands across SJD, TIJ, and GDL airports.
The GAP Airport VIP Lounge SJD is conceived as an urban oasis that translates the dynamism of air travel into a calm and controlled interior landscape. The design draws inspiration from flight trajectories and topographic lines, abstracted into sharp, faceted volumes and continuous graphic lines that guide the passenger’s journey from concourse to lounge. The envelope is composed of folded planes in warm wood and glossy white panels, intersected by a black line that evokes both skyline and route map, creating a strong identity visible from the public circulation.
Inside, the project balances business efficiency with resort-like comfort, referencing the Mexican Pacific context through textures, colors, and an emphasis on horizontality. The spatial narrative moves from an expressive, sculptural reception toward more intimate and acoustically controlled seating zones, offering a gradual decompression from airport stress.
The reception lobby acts as a threshold space, defined by a floating, angular desk set within a reflective surface that suggests water and visually amplifies the volume. From this point, circulation branches into different functional areas: bar, workstations, lounge seating, and dining. The plan is organized in open bands rather than enclosed rooms, allowing clear sightlines to flight information displays and service points while maintaining distinct atmospheres.
A central sculptural yellow screen partitions the main salon, providing visual separation between lounge seating and dining without blocking natural light or supervision. Perimeter seating zones are oriented to take advantage of views and media walls, while central furniture clusters support social interaction and short-stay users. Service areas such as bar, buffet, and back-of-house are consolidated along one side to optimize operations and reduce staff circulation.
The material strategy contrasts the efficiency of contemporary aviation infrastructure with the warmth of hospitality environments. Ceilings and key vertical planes are clad in wood veneer with pronounced grain, generating a continuous envelope that visually “folds” around guests and reinforces the faceted geometry. This is balanced by metallic linear panels and neutral walls that reflect and distribute artificial light in a controlled manner.
The furniture palette introduces bold chromatic accents: vivid orange seating elements convey energy and brand differentiation, while the bright yellow partition becomes a sculptural focal point. Tables and bar counters in dark stone or solid surfaces introduce a sense of robustness and durability, essential for high-traffic airport conditions. Monochromatic white and black elements, including chairs and vertical slats, anchor the composition and prevent visual overload.
The lighting design emphasizes linearity and direction, echoing the concept of runways and flight paths. Recessed linear LED fixtures run parallel to the corrugated ceiling panels, reinforcing perspective and guiding movement through the lounge. Integrated lighting in the reception desk and wall panels highlights the VIP Lounge signage and enhances the perception of floating volumes.
Ambient lighting is uniformly distributed to support reading and work activities, while accent lighting is used to mark the bar, artwork, and key architectural gestures. Warm color temperatures complement the timber finishes, creating a comfortable atmosphere that counterbalances the cooler tones of metal and glass typically found in airport environments.
Sustainability is addressed through durable, low-maintenance materials and an efficient lighting strategy. The use of LED technology reduces energy consumption and maintenance frequency, critical in 24/7 operational contexts. Light-colored reflective surfaces on ceilings and walls optimize luminance levels, allowing lower overall wattage while maintaining visual comfort.
High-wear finishes, such as composite surfaces for counters and engineered flooring, extend lifecycle and reduce the need for replacement, thereby minimizing material waste over time. Where possible, certified wood veneers and low-VOC finishes are specified to improve indoor air quality. The open-plan configuration promotes flexible furniture arrangements, enabling future reconfiguration without significant construction waste, ensuring the lounge can adapt to evolving passenger needs and operational demands across SJD, TIJ, and GDL airports.
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