Constructivism was an artistic and architectural philosophy developed in Russia from 1915 onwards by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko. The abstract and austere constructivist art sought to reflect modern industrial society and urban space. The movement rejected decorative stylization in favor of the industrial assembly of materials. Constructivists advocated art for practical and social purposes and were associated with Soviet socialism and the Russian avant-garde. Constructivist architecture and art had a major effect on the modern art movements of the 20th century, influencing major trends such as the Bauhaus and 'De Stijl' movements. Its influence was widespread, with major implications for architecture, sculpture, graphic design, industrial design, theater, film, dance, fashion and, to some extent, music.
Design of the Business Lounge El Lissitzky Terminal C - International Flights
Project:
2021
Year:
Moscow
Place:
Sheremetyevo international airport
BUSINESS LOUNGE
After the realization of the award-winning business lounges Rublev (A'design award + German design award 2019) and Chagall (A'design award 2020) and the largest business lounge in Europe: Malevich, our agency was asked to develop a concept and design for a business lounge in terminal C - phase 2.
The El Lissitzky business lounge has a total area of approximately 730 m2. The lounge is located directly at the departure hall with a view of the apron. The lounge is equipped with several sleeping cabins; meeting rooms; a play area for children, toilets; shower rooms and offers a total of more than 160 seats for travelers.
For the design of the lounge, we were inspired by El Lissitzky, with the artist's graphic design as the basis: Lazar Markovitsj Lissitzky was born on November 23, 1890 and was a well-known Russian artist, designer, photographer, typographer, polemicist and architect. He was a major figure in the Russian avant-garde, helped develop Suprematism with his mentor Kazimir Malevich and designed numerous exhibition displays and propaganda materials for the Soviet Union. His work was a major influence on the Bauhaus and Constructivist movements and he experimented with production techniques and stylistic devices that would dominate 20th century graphic design.
The design of the ceiling concept is inspired by his graphic design of round shapes that together form a graphic perspective image PROUN. The ceiling elements are formed around the architectural columns and create a zoning in the lounge. A large bar is placed in the centre of the lounge, next to a dining area that also houses the kitchen. The colour scheme of the lounge is wood, the reception area, bar and partition walls are constructed from layers of plywood. The lighting in the lounge is concealed in the ceiling rings. We designed the end wall of the lounge completely in mirror, so that the lounge appears endless.
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