Ala Beam Seating
Patented Italian-made beam seating for gate lounges, with anodised aluminium structure, multiple back-height options, and factory-integrated power outlets.
Ala is Altek Italia Design's premium fixed-beam airport seating range, designed by Stefano Esposito and protected by international patent. It is built around a 12 mm anodised aluminium outer structure and a 70 mm diameter brushed stainless-steel central support bar — a combination that delivers the structural rigidity required for continuous high-occupancy gate use while maintaining a slim visual profile appropriate to premium terminal interiors.
The system offers substantial configuration breadth. Back height comes in low or high; seats can be standard or with an integrated footrest; armrests are open or closed; a lounge variant offers a reclined back with footrest for longer-dwell premium zones. Side tables can be positioned at variable intervals along the beam. This range of options within a single beam family simplifies the procurement process for large terminal fit-outs: one supplier, one installation methodology, multiple zone types.
Upholstery choices reflect airport fire-safety requirements directly: genuine hard leather, non-flammable synthetic leather, and fire-retardant integral polyurethane are all specified. The structure's cast-aluminium base and arms offer corrosion resistance suited to humid coastal climates — relevant for Gulf airports where condensation and ambient humidity are constant considerations in specifying surface materials.
Power integration — main sockets and USB ports mountable at seat sides, plus optional wireless Qi surface charging — means Ala can be specified as a complete charged-wait solution at gate level without secondary furniture. The modular connectivity system allows rows, back-to-back arrangements, and right-angle junctions to be composed from the same beam hardware.
Technical specifications.
| Structure material | 12 mm anodised aluminium |
| Base and arms | Cast aluminium |
| Overall height range | 850–1,150 mm |
| Seat height range | 420–440 mm |
| Overall depth range | 675–1,050 mm |
| Seat width | 600 mm |
| Upholstery fire rating | Non-flammable synthetic leather or fire-retardant integral polyurethane |
| Patent | International patent (modular connectivity system) |
| Origin | Made in Italy |
| Central support bar | Brushed stainless steel, 70 mm diameter, 3 mm wall |
| Integrated power | Mains + USB per seat side; wireless Qi charging (optional) |
Use cases.
- ›Gate hold-room primary seating in fixed-beam rows, sized for 3-, 4-, and 5-seat modules to suit varying gate bay widths
- ›Multi-zone terminal fit-outs using a single beam system: standard gate rows, lounge-recline variants for premium zones, and footrest-equipped models for long-haul gates
- ›Coastal and humid-climate airports where cast-aluminium and anodised structure outperform powder-coated steel on corrosion longevity
- ›Charged-wait gate environments where per-seat power integration at procurement stage reduces operational cabling retrofit costs
- ›Replacements or upgrades of legacy beam seating where the new installation must match existing floor-fixing patterns