SWISS new first class suite
We’ve seen a fair few flight deck interiors over the years, and to be frank, most are rarely above par. However, when we were asked to take a peek at SWISS’s newly designed first class suite, we had high hopes for the Alpine air maestros.
What we did not expect, however, was the well-lit, spaciously fitted, techno wonderland that we encountered. Clean lines, white paneling and waffle pine detailing all add to the sense of comforting costliness that wafts around the cabin.
Space is key to its success, and there is plenty of it. The design, from London based firm Priestmangoode, has been built around a fully sized adult, and not the three and a half foot child that is model of choice for many a space-saving airline. Each personal cubicle comes complete with a full bed, large built-in flat screen and a surprisingly solid partition wall to maintain the highest possible passenger privacy.
With a bespoke controller providing seat, screen and light adjustment from the palm of your hand, there is little reason to leave your cubby-hole - unless of course the champagne has been flowing a little too freely, in which case, you may be excused.
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Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms
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