Portview Fit-Out, based in Belfast, has completed an interior fit-out at Heathrow airport's latest addition to its range of pre-flight dining options airside in Terminal 5.

Caterer Rhubarb opened Pilots Bar and Kitchen, a new 145-cover restaurant whose design is inspired by the golden era of 1950s travel.

Covering an area of 4,000 sq ft, the interior has been designed by 01 Creative to evoke the glamorous early days of the international jet set.

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Antique searchlight fittings, chrome, stainless steel and period graphics all reinforce the ambience. Seating options include bar stools, poseur tables, lounge seats and traditional banquettes. Other design highlights include a full size Dakota aircraft mural and a stainless steel open pass from the kitchen, adding to a sense of theatre.

Portview Contracts Director, Sean McEvoy, said: "The attention to detail required to bring this design concept to life was incredible. The retro styling married to contemporary quality and innovation is distinctive in a setting such as Heathrow. The unique scheme allowed our teams to showcase their skills to the full."

(CD/JP)