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Elevating the Journey with Natural Timber

American Airlines Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club, Philadelphia International Airport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Reception

For American Airlines’ frequent flyers, the new lounges are part of the journey, not simply somewhere to wait for a flight. It’s a place to work, meet, eat or recharge between destinations, so the environment needs to feel a step removed from the pace of the terminal. 

At the Philadelphia Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge, natural timber helps create that experience. Sculptform Click-on Battens and Click-on Screens bring warmth and character throughout the lounge, while their flexibility allows the timber to follow the architecture, accommodate different design requirements and integrate acoustic performance behind the finished surface. 

Product
Click-on Battens & Click-on Screens

Materials
Timber 
Applications
Feature Walls, Screens and Acoustic Solutions
Sector
Aviation
Architect
Mancini Duffy 

Builder
Nicholson Corp 
Location
Philadelphia, USA 
Completion
2025
Photographer
Kat Kendon  

A Warm Welcome with Long-Span Timber Screens at Reception

At reception, the feature screens called for 104-inch lengths against the glazing. To achieve the required spans, Australian Ash was selected and then coated to match the Spotted Gum used throughout the lounge.

This allowed the screens to meet the practical requirements of the application without introducing a noticeable change to the overall timber palette.

The result is a reception detail that feels connected to the wider interior, with the same warmth and visual consistency carrying through from the entrance into the lounge. 

 

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Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Reception
Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Reception

 

Spotted Gum Battens Shape the Lounge

Spotted Gum Click-on Battens wrap the walls throughout the Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge and amenities, bringing natural colour variation and warmth to the interior.

The batten lines move from straight sections into sweeping curves around the lounge, following the geometry of the space and giving the timber a continuous presence throughout the interior. Rather than treating the curved areas as separate applications, the battens carry the same visual rhythm around them.

That continuity extends to a concealed door integrated into the batten wall. The door disappears into the pattern of the battens, maintaining a consistent aesthetic across the opening and keeping the architectural lines of the space uninterrupted. 

 

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Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Lounge

Acoustic Comfort Behind the Timber

The lounges also need to perform as a space where people could work, take calls, dine and relax.

Acoustic backing was incorporated behind the Click-on Battens to help create a more comfortable acoustic environment for patrons, while keeping the treatment concealed behind the timber.

It’s a practical layer that works quietly behind the design, allowing the natural timber to remain the focus while contributing to the overall comfort of the lounge.

Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Lounge
Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Lounge
“With more than 19 million travelers passing through Philadelphia last year, our passionate team worked zealously to create a calm, comfortable sanctuary away from the terminal hustle where customers can relax, recharge and feel taken care of before their journey takes off.

Heather Garboden

American Airlines Chief Customer Officer

Quality that Meets the Demands of a Premium Space 

An airport lounge sees a constant flow of people every day, so its materials need to deliver more than a strong first impression. They need to withstand repeated use while continuing to look the part.

Natural timber brings the durability and longevity expected of a high-traffic interior, with the added benefit of being able to be maintained over time. For a premium environment like the Admirals Club, it offers the combination of quality, natural character and performance needed for a space designed to be used again and again.

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Sculptform Click-on Screens in the Newly renovated American Airlines Reception
Product

Click-on Screens 

Material

Timber

Finish

Australian Ash 

Profile

Block, 30mm x 55mm

Coating

Natural Accent, custom stain to match Spotted Gum

Mounting

Balustrade Mounting Track (Back Mount & End Mount) 

Product

Click-on Battens

Material

Timber

Finish

Spotted Gum 

Profile

Block, 30mm x 19mm 

Coating

Clear Oil 

Mounting

Standard & Curved Mounting Track 

Acoustic

Yes 

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