Korean Air Lounges Seoul

(South Korea)

Client: Korean Airlines

Completed in: 2025

Scope of Work: First Class, Miler Club, Prestige Lounges

This project was conceived and delivered during Su Seam’s tenure at LTW Designworks.

The new Korean Air lounges set a new benchmark for the travel experience. More than a waiting space, it is conceived as a home away from home—a sanctuary where the discerning traveller can pause, reset, and be immersed in an atmosphere that balances Korea’s storied heritage with a contemporary sensibility. Every detail, from the refined material palette to the curated ambiance, is designed to offer tranquillity before the journey ahead.

(Inspiration)

Rooted. Warm. Refined.

Identity Through

Form

The Korean Air Lounges are conceived as a celebration of Korean culture, architecture, craftsmanship and colour—a contemporary expression of identity shaped by heritage and human connection.

Core of

Hospitality

Designed as a true home away from home for the discerning traveller, the lounge is guided by hospitality at its core. At its heart lies the concept of the courtyard—a spatial anchor inspired by traditional Korean architecture.

Shared

Communal Warmth

This central gathering space fosters a vibrant social F&B atmosphere, echoing the communal warmth of the Hanok, while quieter lounge areas unfold around it, offering privacy, comfort and retreat before departure.