The Brussels Airport, a hub of international traffic, has chosen to elevate the traveler experience with an innovative and sophisticated space in the Connector area, located in the Schengen terminal. Here, where passengers pause to relax, work, or prepare for their next flight, Poltrona Frau has installed 89 seats from the new Bay Lounge seating system, designed by Foster & Partners in collaboration with Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors Business Unit, complemented by 8 Cove armchairs, also designed by Foster & Partners.

At the heart of the project is the modular Bay System, composed of two distinct configurations tailored to different use cases. Bay Lounge, with its wide and padded seats, is ideal for extended waits, offering superior comfort and modular, customizable layouts featuring concave, convex, and straight elements. Bay Gate, on the other hand, is designed for shorter stays in high-density areas like boarding gates, combining a lightweight, ergonomic design with recyclable materials to ensure sustainability, flexibility, and maximum efficiency in busy spaces.

For the Brussels project, Bay Lounge was customized with Pelle Frau® SC in three refined shades—Tortora, Celadon, and Calypso—and enhanced with decorative planters to introduce a touch of nature to the space. Alongside Bay Lounge, the Cove armchairs complete the setting, providing travelers with individual areas to work or unwind in total tranquility.

The versatility of the Bay System makes it a universal seating solution, suitable not only for airports but also for train stations, university campuses, offices, hotels, museums, and a variety of public spaces. Its modular structure ensures a flexible and durable configuration, capable of adapting to the evolving needs of contemporary waiting areas.

With this project, Poltrona Frau reaffirms its commitment to bringing Made in Italy design to the world’s most prestigious transit hubs, transforming waiting moments into experiences of unparalleled comfort and elegance.