777 Aesthetic Style Transitions from Airplane to Indoor Space – Exclusive Look Inside China Airlines’ New Lounge

Reported and photographed by You T-Ru / Taoyuan Airport

China Airlines launched its new-generation lounge at Terminal 1 of Taoyuan Airport on the 14th, officially opening it to passengers on the 15th. Continuing the NexGen style of the airline’s new 777-300ER aircraft, the lounge was also designed by designer Chen Ruixian and took six months to complete. Compared to the airline’s previous lounges, the new space boasts a unique aesthetic in humanistic architectural design. ETtoday EBC News took an exclusive look inside the lounge and presents must-see highlights for readers.


▲ The interior of the lounge continues the NexGen style of the China Airlines 777-300ER aircraft.

Located on the fourth floor of the restricted area in Terminal 1 of Taoyuan Airport, China Airlines’ new-generation lounge covers 330 ping and offers 222 seats, including VIP cabins, a lounge reading area, internet zone, nap room, dining area, and tea bar. The lounge also features special amenities such as shower rooms, a nursing room, and free Wi-Fi throughout.


▲ %Qidu?? Barrel? Ridge? Valley? Intimate spatial ambiance.



▲ The lounge’s rest area has a touch of understated luxury.

After nearly half a year of design and renovation, the new lounge in Terminal 1 of Taoyuan Airport, created by NexGen brand designer Chen Ruixian, establishes a new aesthetic realm. Inspired by Song Dynasty aesthetics and Jiangyuan landscape scenery, and conceptualized with Suzhou’s Wangshi Garden in mind, it even features the airport lounge’s first full-wall natural lighting and planted landscape wall. Additionally, drawing from the corridor imagery of Suzhou’s Canglang Pavilion, it interprets a unique style that blends nature with Jiangnan gardens through modern techniques — such as the solid wood doors hand-carved by Master Sanyi, granite from Hualien, paired with leather tabletops and velvet sofas — successfully merging classical tradition with modern aesthetics to create a comfortable, culture-rich atmosphere.

Passage – Stone walls and ceiling mirrors present a landscape motif. Granite from Hualien is cut into 32 pieces and assembled along the passage. The natural texture and uneven cut surfaces of the stone characters convey a majestic, awe-inspiring presence.


▲ %The passageway provides various personal grooming and washbasin facilities in a tranquil setting.


Nap Room – A rest area not previously available in China Airlines lounges, offering private spaces and recliners with dimmed lighting for passengers to relax comfortably.


▲ The nap area is also equipped with devices such as chargers.

VIP Cabin – A space available when space in first or business class lounges is insufficient, which can be used jointly or separately depending on group size, featuring a calm color scheme.


▲ The VIP cabin is an entirely separate, enclosed area.

VIP Dining Area – A low-key yet luxurious ambiance created by palace-style chandeliers paired with black velvet armchairs.


▲ The VIP dining area.

Central Tea Bar – A blend of Western French style and Chinese tea culture. In addition to tea and snacks, the books placed on the tables are all personally selected by Chen Ruixian.


▲ The displayed works on the tables are all handpicked by Teacher Chen Ruixian.