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EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: How designers are responding to evolving seating priorities
“Two main considerations for terminal seating are seat counts and types,” says Ginger Gee DiFurio, VP and studio design director at architecture and design firm Corgan. “The first is based on the volume of passengers during peak hours, and the latter is dependent on the makeup of passenger types and the experiences they’re seeking.”
Airports and airlines have to determine their priorities and the level of service they want to provide, DiFurio explains. For example, they must decide whether they wish to meet or exceed a seat count or provide an exceptional passenger experience.
“Often a denser seating plan reduces circulation space and lowers overall passenger experience,” she says. “Finding a balance between the two is key.”
