Malpensa Airport
Milan
Year: 2022
Client: Sea Milano Spa
Location: Milan
Performance: Sala Vip Monteverdi projecting
Status: Completed (private tender awarded)
Architectural project: Gnosis Progetti
The hall is interpreted with the aim of identifying a
The passenger entering the hall, thanks to the guidance of the light and the course of the partitions, immediately has a clear idea of the geometry of the place and is invited to gain the central axis that leads to the main services: the buffet area, the catering area and the toilet block.
single dominant geometry
, against which all elements of the design, be they lighting, furniture or partitions, are configured.The passenger entering the hall, thanks to the guidance of the light and the course of the partitions, immediately has a clear idea of the geometry of the place and is invited to gain the central axis that leads to the main services: the buffet area, the catering area and the toilet block.
The design of the luminaires unfolds like a large leaf where secondary ones radiate out from the main rib.
The central axis is therefore characterised by a system of metal partitions/cladding that contain and reveal the functional areas.
On the right, a “reed” made of metal rods distributed in a random pattern and height is proposed as a separating element between the buffet area and the catering area to
On the left, a “curtain” made of corrugated sheet metal with a bronze finish, with its curvilinear movement rises from the floor to reveal the large counter dedicated to wine tasting.
On the right, a “reed” made of metal rods distributed in a random pattern and height is proposed as a separating element between the buffet area and the catering area to
recreate a natural environment
with an iridescent colouring between burnished brass and natural brass.On the left, a “curtain” made of corrugated sheet metal with a bronze finish, with its curvilinear movement rises from the floor to reveal the large counter dedicated to wine tasting.
High-quality materials and finishes contribute to a refined, understated atmosphere with a precise identity.
The colours, inspired by a natural environment and complemented by curvilinear green areas, are intended to give passengers a
The colours, inspired by a natural environment and complemented by curvilinear green areas, are intended to give passengers a
sense of well-being
and relaxation before they embark on their journey.
For the furnishings, a tribute
was paid to Giò Ponti
, the undisputed master of Italian architecture and design. Some of the pieces selected are those that have a strong vocation and relevance to the world of transport, as they were designed by him for aviation or railway terminals.
