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Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge

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flat weave carpet, Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge

We were thrilled to be selected by Graham Baba Architects to bring their concept to life and provide a unique flat weave carpet for the newly completed Alaska Airlines Flagship Lounge at the SeaTac International Airport in Seattle, Washington. Now, travelers have four distinct zones to delight in as they prepare for flights. Whimsically titled, Come In – the approachable entry; Help Yourself – a casual bistro; Take a Breath – a relaxation space; and Cut Loose – the lively bar.

flat weave carpet, Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge

The sections are defined by flooring, color, and wood and metal screens. These elements allow the spaces to flow together while appearing separate. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of the zones is the choice of design and material selections. These allow each space to have its own acoustic and light quality. Unique materials divide each space seamlessly and entice exploration while also supplying intimacy.

For our Talk Carpet range, the designers chose a flat weave carpet to bring versatility, eco-friendly elements, and durability to serve the space’s functions and vision.

flat weave carpet, Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge

Why Flat Weave Carpet

Because some of the spaces, such as “Take a Breath,” needed sound-absorbing elements, the designers needed a particular carpet. But the interior design required a unique feel, so it couldn’t just be any regular carpet. It needed to be a flat weave carpet. Constructed in a traditional way, it is formed on a warp. Parallel, connecting fibers form elaborate patterns and lush colors. The detailed construction of flatweave carpets ensures they’re high quality and durable. For areas with a lot of foot traffic, it’s an ideal choice.

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Design Choice

Graham Baba chose the Rawline concept by ege carpets for its innovative yet chic flatweave carpet style.

In Velvet Blue, this specific flatweave carpet combines traditional wovens with injection dye technology. This technique blends to give the floor a unique look of denim that reflects light and dark.

flat weave carpet, Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge

Designed by Helle Lykke Jensen and Louise Søe Oxlund, the large-size squares in the collection provide an acoustic and practical advantage. The artisanal texture is one only flat weave carpet can provide. Rawline Scala is made from regenerated ECONYL® yarns from used fishing nets. An Ecotrust felt backing adds to the environmental qualifications as it is made from used PET water bottles. These features add acoustic properties and made Scala a practical and environmentally solid choice.

flat weave carpet, Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge
The Result

Now, as you look around at the interior design, you’ll see twenty-foot floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of Mount Rainier. At the same time, an oversized fireplace serves as an interior focal point. The division of zones creates a feeling of intimacy where there is little — the bistro counter can accommodate up to 100 people.

flat weave carpet, Rawline Scala flat weave carpet at the SeaTac Alaska Airlines lounge

Adorning the rooms are chaise loungers, fabric banquettes, and a carpet that blurs the transition into the indigo-dyed bar front.

In the end, Alaska Airlines wanted to transform the space into a business travelers’ sanctuary. It’s now a multi-use, functional and intriguing series of rooms connected to the Pacific Northwest. We think they’ve exceeded themselves.

It is no secret that Paris has been the capital of fashion since the seventeenth century. The city has been the playground for prestigious designers and couture brands like Chanel, Dior, and Saint Laurent. Today the Parisian style is not only an aesthetic choice but a philosophy. It embraces elegance, timelessness, and slow responsible fashion. The focus is on the cut and the quality of the materials. No fluff or excessiveness with a less is more approach. And what better way to understand Parisian fashion than to visit a museum dedicated to it.

For more than 70 years, the house has been crafting magical couture pieces in their atelier at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Christian Dior has made this location a legendary address since the first collection in 1947. Behind its new flagship, the House of Dior inaugurates a permanent exhibition in an extraordinary gallery, independently of its boutique. Mr. Dior wanted to be an architect; the building and the museum pay him a beautiful tribute today.

The staging is astonishing. A circular staircase at the entrance showcases 452 dresses and 1,422 accessories, all 3D printed. Bags, shoes, perfumes, and small objects: so many testimonies of the Dior style materialized to elaborate this Diorama.