Lounge operator Airport Dimensions has opened its latest space at San Francisco International Airport (SFO): The Club, a Northern California-inspired lounge designed to invoke the region’s cultural identity.
Located in SFO’s new Harvey Milk Terminal 1, the 12,000-square-foot lounge is Airport Dimensions’ largest to date and is available to Priority Pass and LoungeKey customers. The Club was developed in partnership with architecture firm Corgan, who, along with Airport Dimensions, has helped earn The Club an LEED Gold certification for sustainable design and construction. The Club is designed to resemble the Redwood Forest, complete with themed murals by California-based artist Denise Laws, a tree canopy ceiling, micro-climate fireplace and cabin-inspired bar. San Francisco’s long-standing Asian American cultural heritage will also be prominently represented in the lounge, with sculptures depicting traditional Chinese imagery by artist Cathy Lu planned for display. Visitors will also be able to experience San Francisco’s signature fog, which is visible from the lounge’s concourse viewing area without leaving the lounge.
The Club’s food and beverage menu also takes its inspiration from Northern California, with dishes featuring regional ingredients and a wine list showcasing the area’s vineyards. Travelers hoping to work, exercise or just relax between flights are in luck, too — The Club features multiple fitness mirrors, light therapy rooms, shower facilities and ample co-working areas.
“The Club SFO’s design is a celebration of San Francisco’s beauty and culture,” said Laura Banse, senior vice president of design and construction at Airport Dimensions. “We are overjoyed to see our vision realized in every detail, from the Redwood Forest-inspired interior down to the locally sourced artwork. Every facet of the lounge is meticulously curated, based on extensive research, allowing us to introduce features that satisfy the needs and wants of the modern traveler.”
