{"id":7065848,"date":"2026-09-24T16:24:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/airline\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:24:30","slug":"cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7065848","title":{"rendered":"Cathay Pacific Unveils Redesigned Wing First Class Lounge in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathaypacific.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cathay Pacific<\/a> has never been an airline that feels the need to reinvent itself loudly. Its approach to design has always been quieter, more considered, built on a language that has evolved steadily over time rather than shifting with each new reveal. So the reopening of The Wing First Class Lounge in Hong Kong is less about a bold new direction, and more about refinement. A recalibration of a space that has long held flagship status within Cathay\u2019s portfolio.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"496\" data-attachment-id=\"48610\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-diningroom1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?fit=8121%2C5445&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"8121,5445\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-Dining+Room1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?fit=740%2C496&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=740%2C496&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Interior view of a modern restaurant featuring green upholstered seating, wooden accents, and pendant lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-48610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=1024%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1373&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=690%2C463&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=1317%2C883&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=800%2C536&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?resize=1400%2C939&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-DiningRoom1.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly redesigned lounge builds on everything Cathay has come to be known for on the ground. The residential tone remains central, with a material palette that leans into warmth and tactility rather than spectacle. Timber, stone and layered textiles create a space that feels deliberately softened, removing the harsher edges of the airport environment. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48612\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-atrium2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?fit=6000%2C4000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-+Atrium2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Interior of a modern restaurant featuring stylish seating arrangements, wooden accents, and a large glass window with a geometric ceiling.\" class=\"wp-image-48612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium2.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The layout has been reworked to feel more intuitive, with a clearer sense of flow between dining, relaxation and working zones, while the introduction of a new bar and refreshed dining concepts brings the offering closer in line with Cathay\u2019s broader food and beverage direction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48609\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-atrium5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?fit=7713%2C5144&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"7713,5144\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-+Atrium5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A beautifully arranged table featuring an elegant floral centerpiece, various gourmet dishes including desserts, a burger, and a fruit salad, complemented by a glass of champagne.\" class=\"wp-image-48609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium5.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a sense that the airline is responding to how passengers actually use lounges today. Spaces feel more flexible, less prescribed. Areas that once leaned into theatre or standout features have been replaced with something more relevant to the modern traveller, with a greater focus on comfort, privacy and usability. It\u2019s a continuation of a philosophy Cathay has been honing for years, one that prioritises calm, familiarity and a sense of retreat over overt statements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48614\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-atrium1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?fit=6000%2C4000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-+Atrium1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Interior view of a stylish bar featuring a circular marble countertop, green stools with gold bases, and wooden accents, under a geometric ceiling.\" class=\"wp-image-48614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium1.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And yet, for all that consistency, The Wing introduces a subtle shift that is harder to ignore. Unlike Cathay\u2019s other lounges, parts of this space open directly into the terminal, with no defined ceiling or architectural boundary separating the lounge from the wider airport. It\u2019s a small detail on paper, but in practice it changes the psychological feel of the space.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-atrium4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?fit=6000%2C4000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-+Atrium4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Interior of a modern restaurant with circular tables set for dining, light-colored chairs, and a bar area in the background. Large windows allow natural light to illuminate the space.\" class=\"wp-image-48613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Atrium4.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cathay\u2019s lounges have always worked because they feel removed. They create a sense of stepping away from the airport, into something more controlled, more intimate, more residential. Here, that separation is softened. The terminal remains present. You are still connected to its scale and movement, even as the materials and furniture attempt to draw you into a more considered environment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?fit=6000%2C4000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Luxurious airport lounge interior featuring a spacious corridor, contemporary furniture, a magazine rack, and decorative plants under a geometric ceiling.\" class=\"wp-image-48615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It creates an interesting tension. On one hand, this is unmistakably Cathay. On the other, it feels like a version of Cathay that has had to adapt to its surroundings in a more visible way than before. That tension begins to point towards something bigger. A challenge that sits just beyond the lounge itself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48604\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-alcove\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?fit=8000%2C5336&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"8000,5336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1776157926&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-Alcove\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A businessman working on a laptop at a stylish caf\u00e9 with modern decor, enjoying a cup of coffee, while a staff member is seen in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-48604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Alcove.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all the investment airlines make in crafting their brand experience, from cabin to service to ground product, there is still remarkably little alignment with the spaces that surround them. Airports and airlines continue to operate as parallel worlds, each carefully designed, but rarely in conversation with one another.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-wellness\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?fit=6000%2C4000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-Wellness\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A hotel receptionist assists a guest at the front desk in a warmly lit lobby with wooden walls. The guest is holding a small suitcase and appears to be checking in.\" class=\"wp-image-48601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Wellness.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contrast can be stark. Abu Dhabi\u2019s new terminal is a sweeping, biophilic space, defined by fluid forms and the absence of straight lines. It\u2019s immersive, almost sculptural. Yet step onboard Etihad, and the design language shifts immediately to something far more geometric, more structured, built around sharp lines and precision. Both are compelling in their own right, but together they don\u2019t quite tell the same story.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48600\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-retreat\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?fit=8000%2C5336&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"8000,5336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1776157928&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-Retreat\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A woman receiving a massage in a serene, modern spa setting with wooden walls and soft lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-48600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Retreat.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are, however, moments where that connection starts to emerge. Istanbul Airport\u2019s vast terminal is anchored by a flowing ribbon of wooden veneer, a defining architectural gesture that now finds an echo in Turkish Airlines\u2019 next-generation business class seats. It\u2019s subtle, but it creates continuity. A sense that the journey has been considered as a whole, rather than in parts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48608\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-pantry1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?fit=6201%2C4136&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6201,4136\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-Pantry1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A luxurious kitchen featuring wooden cabinetry, a spacious island table, and elegant lighting. The countertop is adorned with a variety of dishes and decorative elements, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-48608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=690%2C460&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=1317%2C878&amp;ssl=1 1317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?w=1480&amp;ssl=1 1480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Pantry1.jpg?w=2220&amp;ssl=1 2220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seen through that lens, The Wing becomes more than just a refurbishment. It becomes a point of intersection. A moment where one of the industry\u2019s most resolved lounge design languages meets the realities of the terminal around it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Foyer.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"48605\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thedesignair.net\/2026\/04\/25\/cathay-pacific-unveils-redesigned-wing-first-class-lounge-in-hong-kong\/thewingfirst-foyer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Foyer.jpg?fit=8000%2C5336&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"8000,5336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1776157926&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The+Wing,+First+-Foyer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Foyer.jpg?fit=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thedesignair.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TheWingFirst-Foyer.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A well-dressed woman sits comfortably in a lounge chair, looking at her phone. 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