Who designed Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki?

Atelier E, the Hong Kong architecture and interior design studio founded by Enoch Hui, designed Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki.

Plaza Premium Lounge @ Helsinki

The project Plaza Premium Lounge “zero carbon footprint” at Helsinki Airport (Terminal 2, Arrivals) is complying with the requirements from Finavia Airports which are committed to be carbon neutral.The lounge offers guests access to facilities like a contemporary lounge, bar, co-working space, private meeting rooms, sleeping pods, as well as the PPL first ever Finnish sauna, barbershop and a wellness centre.The lounge also offers the ALLWAYS Meet & Assist service, with benefits to VIP guests including access to a private elevator which has been installed to allow fast track access to the premium security lane.

Completed in 2022.

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Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki

Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki is an Atelier E commercial project — shaped by the RARE principle, material honesty, and a sequential journey-of-discovery spatial experience.

Client: Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki · Year: 2020 · Location: Helsinki, Finland

Challenge

Create a distinctive commercial environment for Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki that balances brand narrative, operational needs, and refined detailing without stylistic noise.

RARE application

Redefinition of the default brief into a clearer experiential problem; Adaptation to site, brand, and operational constraints; Representation of client identity through material and light; Elimination of excess so the journey of discovery stays legible.

Material story

Material choices prioritise honesty and provenance — timber, stone, metal, and crafted junctions that support both guest experience and long-term use.

Outcome

A completed interior for Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki that embodies Atelier E’s craft-led approach and extends the studio’s portfolio across hospitality, residential, and commercial work.

Project FAQ

Who designed Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki?: Atelier E, the Hong Kong architecture and interior design studio founded by Enoch Hui, designed Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki.