Designed by Fyrav
For the Finnair Flight Academy in Helsinki, the aim was to create a calming, functional space where crew members could decompress and focus between training sessions. The interiors needed to feel refined and professional, with just the right amount of softness and comfort.
The design team sought furniture that would complement the clean, Scandinavian architecture while offering moments of ease and relaxation within a fast-paced environment.
This was a working space for highly focused professionals, not a lounge in the traditional sense. The furniture needed to promote calm without encouraging deep lounging—balancing upright comfort with elegant form. There was also a strong visual language at play. The furniture had to sit quietly within a minimal, almost monochrome space, supporting the architecture without overpowering it.
The interior architects tasked furniture and lighting specialist KT Interior Oy with finding the perfect seating solution. The specifications included precise dimensions, the inclusion of sockets and a reading light – plus it was to be upholstered in a fabric selected by the designer. It immediately became apparent that only a customised solution would tick every box.
KT Interior Oy approached NaughtOne knowing that we had innovative products and the expertise to tailor our products to Finnair’s passengers’ needs.
They worked together with our expert product designers to create a new version of our Pullman chair with a reading light from Leds-C4 integrated into the high back of the chair. We also routed the lamp’s power cable through the structure of the chair, building in a power socket for laptops and devices. This meant only one cable was required to power both the light and the socket. The light itself was designed to enable easy repair if it ever failed.
Parking the distinctive aesthetics and acoustic properties to one side, high quality, usability and sustainability were three other key reasons why our high-backed Pullman chairs were selected. Made from 23.2% recycled, 15.7% recyclable and 71.3% reusable materials, these chairs embodied KT Interior’s values and helped their clients meet sustainability standards. The 10-year warranty and rigorous testing and surpassing of certification requirements also made the choice easy for the client.
Ideal for flexible working environments, the Pullman Chair delivers privacy and comfort with a modern touch to open plan spaces—from busy offices to university communal areas. Position the chair alone for independent work or place chairs together for small group collaboration. The Pullman’s high back, upholstered body, and foam construction help provide a level of acoustic comfort needed for focused work without distractions or a quiet retreat. Specifying a swivelling plinth base allows the user to turn more inward, adding an extra level of privacy.
“We worked well together and received excellent help and support from both the sales and product development teams. Alongside NaughtOne we met the customer at our showroom and convinced them about NaughtOne’s products and operations.”
Pirre Niilijärvi-Kekkonen, KT Interior Oy
