SpaceInvader has led a local Manchester creative team on a scheme to redesign the city’s Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion for client L&G Asset Management, evolving the original 2002 structure, installed as part of the city’s preparations for hosting of The Commonwealth Games, following local issues and feedback.
Project name
Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion
Architecture firm
SpaceInvader
Collaborators
‘Weave’ Installation: SpaceInvader, Artin, Lazerian; Project Manager: Colliers
Completion year
April 2022
Structural engineer
Stantec (formerly Hydrock)
Construction
Havercroft Construction Ltd
Client
L&G Asset Management
Typology
Installation › Urban Installation, Restaurant
Travelers seek lounges as an escape from the anxiety, noise, and commotion of the concourse. Alaska Airlines sought to transform the lounge typology from an exclusive haven for business travelers to a warm, welcoming space where all guests can find refuge—to relax, work, refuel, and connect.
Project name
Alaska Airlines Lounge at SeaTac International Airport
Architecture firm
Graham Baba Architects
Location
SeaTac, Washington, USA
Photography
Andrew Pogue, Ross Eckert, Alaska Airlines
Design team
Brett Baba, Maureen O’Leary, Francesco Borghesi, Andy Brown, Katie Moeller
Interior design
Graham Baba Architects, Charlie Hellstern Interior Design
Collaborators
SRG Partnership (architect of record). Ricca Design Studios (foodservice consultant). Integrated Design Lab, University of Washington (daylighting consultant). Arup (acoustical engineer). Graypants (entry art wall). Interior Environments (custom furniture and built-in fabrication). Resolute Lighting (lighting fabrication). Spearhead (entry desk fabrication)
Structural engineer
Coughlin Porter Lundeen
Environmental & MEP
Stantec (electrical engineer), Mazzetti (mechanical engineer)
Construction
Hensel Phelps
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Lounge
