![An airport lounge with circular wood design elements on the ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-airport-lounge-sculptural-wood-ceiling-210222-707-01.jpg)
Netherlands based M+R interior architecture has shared with us images of their recently completed project, the El Lissitzky Lounge, an airport lounge in Russia.
![A modern airport lounge with circular wood design elements on the ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-airport-lounge-wood-ceiling-detail-210222-730-02.jpg)
Drawing inspiration from artist El Lissitzky, the designers wanted to create a space that would be a home away from home, and at the same time showcase geometric shapes that represent the graphic art of the artist.
![A sculptural wood ceiling spreads over various seating areas of this airport lounge.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-airport-lounge-wood-ceiling-detail-210222-730-03.jpg)
Most notable within the interior is a sculptural wood ceiling that covers the entire space, spreading over various seating areas.
![A modern airport lounge with a sculptural wood ceiling that covers the entire space, spreading over various seating areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sculptural-wood-ceiling-210222-731-04.jpg)
For the design, the designers made a 3D model so that they could create the ceiling elements in the right form and dimensions.
![A modern airport lounge with circular wood ceiling patterns.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wood-ceiling-accent-210222-731-05.jpg)
The construction columns were included in part of the total design approach, while the circular ceiling elements are the same in terms of dimensions and are repeated several times.
![Circular ceiling elements repeat over the ceiling of this airport lounge.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wood-accent-ceiling-210222-731-06.jpg)
LED lighting has been included in the design of the ceiling, hidden away from view and mounted between the ceiling facias.
![Geometric forms made from curved wood cover the ceiling of this airport lounge.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-airport-lounge-210222-732-07.jpg)
To complete the project, a special metal construction piece was produced, allowing the ceiling elements to be positioned at the correct height.
![A sculptural wood ceiling covers the interior of this modern airport lounge.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-airport-lounge-wood-ceiling-210222-732-08.jpg)
Other materials used throughout the interior include glass and natural stone.
![A modern airport lounge with a sculptural ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-airport-lounge-wood-ceiling-210222-732-09.jpg)
Here’s a closeup look at the wood ceiling, its curves, and its joins.
![A sculptural ceiling includes curved wood in geometric patterns.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sculptural-wood-ceiling-210222-722-01.jpg)
The floor plan shows the layout of the ceiling and the different seating zones.
![The floor plan of a modern airport lounge.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/airport-lounge-floor-plan-210222-720-01.jpg)