b'CONCESSIONSLGA37that is filled with plants and two large tree trunk columns that pokeJewels and Gold through the floor from the lower level; and more.Chase partnered on the project with Airport Guests desiring an even more exclusive option can book three- Dimensions, a global firm that specializes hour blocks in The Reserve Suites for $2,200 to $3,000. Thesein delivering airport lounge and traveler ultra-deluxe, ultra-private spaces include personal attendants, caviarexperiences. The new facility at LGA was in service, private bathrooms/showers stocked with high-end toiletries,development for nearly four years, and Chris televisions with video game consoles and other extra perks.Gwilliam, vice president of Global Business Development at Airport Dimensions, has beenCHRIS GWILLIAMI have to tip my hat off to our Brand and Design Team,on the case from initial discussions through Pouwels marvels. Not only did they build a space that candesign, construction and the final lease. accommodate almost 300 people, but they have created a space with numerous discoverable corners that evoke differentProud of the lounges many unique elements, Gwilliam highlights experiences for every kind of traveler. the expansive rotunda bar with bespoke brass taps, plush stools and stone countertop as a key feature. It is very centrally positioned Elevated Experience and features wines, beer, spirits and mixologist-crafted cocktails that Pouwels worked closely with Suzette Noble,have been uniquely created for this space, he comments. chief executive officer of LaGuardia GatewayLounge guests can sit at the round bar or have Apotheke drinks Partners, to bring the ambitious projectdelivered to their tables. Naturally, plenty of nibbles and noshes to fruition on Jan. 16. Noble notes thatare also available.philosophical alignment between the twoWe partnered with both Joseph Leonard and Jeffreys Grocery, organizations and good timing created thetwo amazing restaurants in New Yorks iconic West Village, to perfect window of opportunity. SUZETTE NOBLE curate the New York-inspired menu for the lounge, says Gwilliam. As the private developer and managerGuests particularly enjoy the Sapphire Signature Cocktail, made of Terminal B, LaGuardia Gateway Partners is dedicated towith Brooklyn Gin or Crop artisanal vodka, alongside a made-pursuing innovative ideas and partnerships that elevate the airportto-order Sapphire burger, which is served on a brioche bun with experience for guests, she explains. We felt that Chase, and theirmustard aioli, tomato confit, arugula and pickles. Morning favorites operating partner Airport Dimensions, shared a similar objective ininclude matcha oats, chickpea eggs and Brussels sprouts hash. PHOTO: CORGANregard to elevating the experience of their cardholders. Pesto burrata, pumpkin muhammara and Korean fried chicken are Pouwels agrees wholeheartedly. We are always looking toamong the ready-to-eat options that are available all day.meet our card members where they are, particularly during travel moments, to give them the best possible experience, sheGwilliam is quick to credit the design team for creating a remarks. With New York continuously topping the lists of toppremium hospitality environmentCorgan as lead design booked destinations for Chase Sapphire card members, having anarchitect/architect of record, and ICRAVE as the conceptual airport lounge in LGA was a natural choice. designer and brand architect. There really is a jewel at every turn, in every corner, he remarks. Moreover, the comprehensive Terminal B redevelopment wasNot only do the custom millwork, finishes and furnishings completed in 2022, shortly before Chase began launching loungescreate an elegant and sophisticated New York City vibe, but all at U.S airports. We shared publicly our commitments to invest inelements of the lounge were sustainably designed and appointed travel at Chase in early 2022 and opened our first Chase Sapphirewith LEED certification in mind, adds Gwilliam.by The Club in Hong Kong that October, Pouwels relates. Since then, weve been on a continuous journey to enhance the overallThe project team expects to hear from the customer travel journey, including at airports. U.S. Green Building Council soon regarding From the very beginning of the LGA project, the Chase Sapphireits application for Gold level certification. Team intended to make it the flagship location for the emergingSustainability and LEED certification were network. always central pillars in the design, from early on in the design process, says Corgan Senior Despite having multiple lounges in development, the team isProject Manager Farhad Mody.mindfully avoiding a cookie cutter approach. Were continuouslyArchitects specified sustainable materials,FARHAD MODYlooking to bring new and exciting amenities to each of our airportmaximized water efficiency and optimized systems for energy and lounge locations, advises Pouwels. indoor air quality to meet environmental goals. This emphasis on inventiveness and sense of place is on fullWorking as a subcontractor to Corgan, Arora Engineers display at the new LGA facility. The design, artwork, services andkept sustainability top of mind when designing the mechanical, food/beverage menus all feature ties to New York notables. electrical and plumbing systems. 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