Gateway

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  • 2025

  • Product
    Furniture and Lighting

Designed By:

Commissioned By:

Alexander Lotersztain

Designed In:

Australia

Gateway is a modular airport seating system that brings a new level of comfort, space efficiency, and connectivity to modern travel hubs. Designed for passengers and operators alike, it seamlessly integrates ergonomic design, intuitive cable management, and built-in charging solutions, transforming airport spaces with enhanced user experience and operational flexibility.


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  • Airports are no longer just transit hubs—they are dynamic spaces where passengers expect comfort, flexibility, and seamless connectivity. Traditional seating often lacks adaptability, fails to prioritize user experience, and offers limited access to power. Gateway was designed to transform airport seating, creating an inviting, modular system that adapts to changing needs while ensuring effortless access to power. The challenge was to balance ergonomics, durability, and technology integration while maintaining a clean, clutter-free aesthetic. By seamlessly incorporating intuitive cable management and built-in charging solutions, Gateway redefines passenger comfort and connectivity, enhancing the modern travel experience.

  • Gateway was developed to create an inviting, future-ready seating system that prioritizes user experience and seamless connectivity. A key challenge was cable management—integrating power access while maintaining a clutter-free aesthetic. The solution was integrated cable management trays, ensuring organized, concealed wiring while allowing easy upgrades for future technology advancements without replacing the entire system. Gateway’s robust yet low-maintenance design ensures durability in high-traffic environments. The result is a flexible, modular seating system that evolves with airport needs, enhancing both passenger comfort and operational efficiency.

  • Gateway fills a critical niche in modern air travel by merging functionality, flexibility, and passenger-centric design. As airports evolve into multi-experience spaces, Gateway meets the growing demand for comfort, seamless connectivity, and adaptable seating. Its modular design ensures long-term viability, adapting to future travel needs while minimizing waste. Manufactured in Australia, the system has already been specified for Dallas Fort Worth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, and Cairns airports, demonstrating its commercial success and industry relevance. By integrating efficient cable management trays and user-focused ergonomics, Gateway enhances the passenger journey while setting a new standard for airport seating worldwide.

  • Gateway is a modular, adaptive seating system designed to enhance the modern airport experience by prioritizing passenger comfort, seamless connectivity, and space efficiency. Its scalable design allows for flexible layouts, optimizing both user experience and terminal functionality. Partnering with OE Elsafe, Gateway integrates advanced connectivity and power solutions, ensuring on-demand access at every seat while maintaining a clutter-free aesthetic. Cable management trays provide intuitive organization, addressing a key challenge in airport seating—balancing high-performance connectivity with a clean, organized look. The system is designed to adapt to future technological advancements, allowing for seamless upgrades without requiring a complete overhaul. Manufactured in Australia, Gateway is built for durability and ease of maintenance, making it a practical long-term solution for high-traffic environments. Its robust construction ensures longevity, while intuitive modular components enable quick reconfiguration to meet evolving airport needs. Already specified for Dallas Fort Worth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, and Cairns airports, Gateway is redefining public seating by blending functionality with the evolving needs of air travel. By integrating ergonomic design, intuitive power access, and adaptable layouts, it sets a new benchmark for airport seating, enhancing the way people move, dwell, and connect in transit spaces.