Qantas Adelaide Lounge Precinct | Architectus

Qantas Adelaide Lounge Precinct | Architectus | Photographer: Shannon McGrath

2026 National Architecture Awards Program

Qantas Adelaide Lounge Precinct | Architectus

Traditional Land Owners

Kaurna People

Year
2026
Chapter

South Australia

Category
Interior Architecture
Builder
Built
Photographer
Graham Jepson
Shannon McGrath
Trim Photography
Media summary

The Qantas Adelaide lounge precinct at Adelaide Airport redefines the customer experience, incorporating regional influences into the airline’s refreshed lounge design. The existing Qantas Club was renovated and a Domestic Business Lounge was introduced with a shared entry and increased capacity throughout.  Works were staged to allow continued occupation of the spaces.  Each lounge is inspired by South Australia’s distinctive landscapes, including the Flinders Ranges, The Central Markets, the Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Island and the South Australian coastline. Tailored to each customer tier, the new spaces are warm, inclusive, efficient, and easy to maintain. Locally sourced materials, furniture, and fittings reflect the Qantas customer – from the relaxed, family-friendly Qantas Club to the sophisticated Business Lounge. Grounded in wellbeing principles, the design engages the senses through colour, texture, natural light, planting, and materiality, supported by a durable fit-out that enables exceptional, reliable service for years to come. 

“We are incredibly proud of what has been delivered – distinct yet cohesive spaces that provide a beautiful stage to showcase Qantas customer services and bring to the world the best that South Australian food and wine has to offer. The lounge precinct is not only beautiful, but a space that is both practical and efficient for our customers and operations teams.” 

Project Practice Team

Diana Rosenthal, Principal in Charge
Andrew Schunke, Principal in Charge
Daniel Stanning, Project Leader
Tahlia Payne, Interior Designer
Xanthe Ward, Interior Designer
Sam Wee, Senior Interior Designer
Patricia Bondin, Principal
Sarah Hanley, Senior Interior Designer
Simone Oliver, Principal, Group Director Living + Working
Orly Darwent, Graduate of Architecture
Alannah Slade, Graduate of Architecture
Joanna Ahtypis, Interior Designer

Project Consultant and Construction Team

WGA, Engineer
BESTEC, Services and Acoustic Engineer
JamFactory, Commissioned artwork and lighting
Mack Group, Kitchen Consultant
MBM, Cost Consultant

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