«Airports of Regions» is a leading airport holding company in Russia. Today the holding includes airports of Ekaterinburg (Koltsovo), Samara (Kurumoch), Rostov-on-Don and Nizhny Novgorod (Strigino).
Construction of a new passenger terminal at Strigino International Airport was completed in 2016, and Nefa Architects designed a business lounge. This project was a continuation of the fruitful cooperation between the holding and the architectural bureau. The challenge was to create a modern comfortable space for business-class passengers using domestic airlines.
Photography: Ilya Ivanov
Organization of space:
The business lounge is located inside the building, in the “clean zone” of the terminal. The total area of the lounge exceeds 300 square meters; its passenger capacity is up to 77 seats. The space accommodates a reception area, a restaurant, and two soft zones. Space zoning provides maximum comfort for all passengers. If a whole delegation is going to fly, you can stay at a common table or on a large sofa. For those who want privacy and silence, there are places in niches. The left wing includes a stylish media zone, and the restaurant is on the right side of the business lounge. Photography: Ilya Ivanov
Design Concept:

The main idea of the design concept is to create the image of a large industrial city, which has its own scale and color. The artistic image is based on the contrasting combinat...