Bay System is a flexible seating system designed by Foster + Partners Industrial Design and Poltrona Frau. It is a modular kit-of-parts that can be easily reconfigured to suit different spatial layouts and waiting spaces. The system comprises of two main ranges – Bay Gate and Bay Lounge – that have been designed to offer different levels of ergonomic support and privacy.
Bay Gate provides efficient, high-density seating for areas with short wait times, such as the boarding gates. It is made entirely of hard-wearing, recyclable materials, with an ergonomically moulded plastic seat and slim armrest.
Bay Lounge’s curved seating is based on in-depth studies to understand how people like to sit when they are unaccompanied or in small and large groups. Taking a tailored approach, the system offers a range of layouts with varying levels of comfort, enclosure and privacy. It features a wider cushioned seat and premium finishes for longer periods of rest and relaxation. Due to the versatility of its configuration, Bay Lounge is suitable not only for airports, but also for other public spaces such as campuses, offices, health clinics, hotel halls, malls, museums and meeting rooms, transforming the way people experience moments of pause.
