{"id":202070,"date":"2022-10-17T15:18:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T19:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=202070"},"modified":"2022-10-18T11:32:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T15:32:06","slug":"airports-american-airlines-club-design-pays-ode-to-d-c-s-park-pavilions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/airports-american-airlines-club-design-pays-ode-to-d-c-s-park-pavilions\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines club design pays ode to D.C.\u2019s park pavilions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The lounge pavilion is surrounded by tall wood slats, creating an inner sanctuary centered around a fireplace, in the American Airlines (AA) Admirals Club lounges at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). <\/span> Photo courtesy IBP Media, Inc.<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chicago-based architectural firm DMAC Architecture & Interiors modeled the American Airlines (AA) Admirals Club lounges at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on the concept of \u201cpavilions in the park,\u201d creating spaces for relaxing and recharging.<\/p>\n

Branded elements visually define the two primary spaces in the lounge, which are approximately 1350 m2<\/sup> (14,500 sf).<\/p>\n

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  1. The lounge pavilion is surrounded by tall wood slats, creating an inner sanctuary centered around a fireplace.<\/li>\n
  2. The dining pavilion is surrounded by white tubes which create a light-filled canopied space with multiple seating configurations and expansive views.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    The dining pavilion is surrounded by white tubes which create a light-filled canopied space with multiple seating configurations and expansive views. <\/span> Photo courtesy IBP Media, Inc.<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The in-between spaces are designed for shorter pausing and regrouping dwell times.<\/p>\n

    Throughout, the club references local landscapes, landmarks, and building connections to Washington, D.C. Some of the custom features which help establish a sense of place include:<\/p>\n