1999 — 2005
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - Lounge 1
Lounge 1 in the Schengen area has been expanded and renovated. At its centre is an open space surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants, that all passengers have to cross to reach the planes.
Play of light and color
The blue glass screen of the food court jutting into the space creates a beautiful play of light and colour. Most of the flooring consists of black granite composite tiles gritted with mirror flecks. The departures in colour, texture and dimensions lend identity to the open space. Light lines in the floor strengthen this effect and add to the haphazard orientation desired here.
Architect
Benthem Crouwel NACO
Client
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Gross floor area
22.100 m²
Start design
1999
Start construction
2002
Completion
2005
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