ANA Lounge

The ANA Lounge at Sapporo New Chitose airport was remodeled in September 2017, as part of a wave of improvements to the Japanese carrier’s domestic service.

The investment also included the construction of a new, separate Suite Lounge for Diamond Service members and connecting international First Class passengers.

The lounges were designed by Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma.

Description courtesy of ANA:

Floor-to-ceiling windows on the east wall, which faces the runway, offer views of Hokkaido’s mountains and allow natural light in to create a bright, open space.

“The overall design concept of the new lounges is ‘Ichigo ichie’ (treasure every encounter as if it were once in a lifetime). This concept is based on the Japanese saying, with a new interpretation,” said Kengo Kuma.

“I hope to create a space embodying ANA’s trademark hospitality that blends Japan’s ‘history of beauty’ with refined designs that bring a ‘sparkling moment in time’ for each of the customers. At the lounge reception, I used washi (Japanese traditional paper) to build the ceiling to represent ‘clouds above the sky.’ Also the chandelier lights using Bohemian glass and long tables with green mosses can be found in the lounges to let customers feel the beauty of the nature of Hokkaido during their stay.”