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Get Your Guitar Hero and Great Design At Virgin Atlantic's New Gatwick Clubhouse

Where: London-Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom
November 24, 2009 at 2:04 PM | by | Comments (0)

Everytime we hear about the Heathrow Clubhouse for Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class and Flying Club Gold members, we get a little excited, if you know what we mean. Just a glance at the Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs, mid-century modern colors and design influence, and we've blasted off even before the plane departs. Knowing that Virgin's Clubhouse at London-Gatwick was under renovation, we wondered if it would re-open as sexified as Heathrow, and the answer is yes.

First, let's talk about the amenities that lie within the space that can accommodate 130 passengers. Please welcome to Gatwick a Cowshed Spa and rock garden, Wii and Guitar Hero zone, and electronics charging areas. Plus, they haven't forgotten all the modern design details we love; think Eames dining chairs, Turtle lounge chairs by Pearson Lloyd, Roberto Romanello's Delta chairs, Bertoia barstools, Nelson Coconut chairs, Fritz Hansen tables and of course plenty of Virgin's lipstick red. Is it just us or is it getting hot in here?

Gallery: Virgin Atlantic Gatwick Clubhouse

And just because there'll be high design doesn't mean that eco-friendliness will be forgotten. In fact, construction waste from the renovation was reduced by 40%, and you'll be happy to hear that the lounge's carpeted and wood floor are made of sustainable materials, and of course Cowshed's spa products are 100% natural. Virgin Atlantic has a sustainability program in place, and it applies to everything with the VA name.

Of course to enjoy all the lovely free things that come with a first class lounge experience, you've got to either be booked into an Upper Class ticket or have Virgin Flying Club Gold status. If you do, won't you please toast a "Virgin Redhead" to us? And don't forget the free WiFi!

Related Stories:
· Virgin Atlantic Opens Luxury Gatwick Clubhouse [DesignWeek]
· Lounging at the Airport: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse [Jaunted]
· Airline Lounge coverage [Jaunted]

[Photos: Virgin Atlantic]

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