FEATURE: Freestream Global 7500 design

Delve into a Global 7500 cabin design created by Christopher Nobles in collaboration with Sarah Mespelt Larranaga of Freestream Aircraft.

This Global 7500 design was created by Christopher Nobles in collaboration with Sarah Mespelt Larranaga, chief design officer at Freestream Aircraft, the client. It was intended to spark design discussions, with a focus on cabin spaces that can cater simultaneously to professional necessities and laid-back leisure, with dedicated areas for each. As well as aesthetic unity, design aims included ergonomic comfort, creative furniture design and sustainability.

Areas on board include a galley, a dining area, aft bedroom suite and a spacious seating area. The Global 7500 is capable of very long flights, so the layout was tailored with room for 17 passengers and eight full sleeping positions. “The cabin is divided into five zones with large spatial layouts for more light, better views, improved seat ergonomics and more private spaces for resting on long flights with multiple passengers on board,” says Mespelt Larranaga. “The jewel on the Global 7500 is the nice Touch CMS. It offers touch dials, suite controls, phone app operation and 4K home theatre viewing on monitors.”

The success of previous designs – including for G650, G700 and Boeing 787 airframes – guided the design direction. “Building on this foundation, we wanted to introduce a variety of soft materials into the seating spaces to create a more personal experience with our selection of textures and layers adding a tangible depth and a tactile richness to the interior,” says Nobles. “We’ve consciously steered away from the conventional corporate aesthetic, aspiring instead to create an environment that is not only distinctive but also imbued with personality and character. The result is a space that exudes an inviting warmth, reflecting the individuality of the client and fostering a sense of personal sanctuary.”

Special details include the use of white ebony, a custom Kalogridis carpet and lacing on the seatbacks. “The seats and woodwork within our designs are often the lynchpin of the entire interior aesthetic, carrying the potential to elevate or detract from the overall effect and mood,” says Mespelt Larranaga. “Within these elements our dedication to craftsmanship truly comes to the fore. Quality is not just a component of our process; it is the cornerstone. It bears a profound influence on the success of our projects.”

Key features of the cabin include:

Seat lacing

Seatbacks are elevated with a special lacing detail. Nobles notes that the element requires flawless execution: “A single misstep in its creation could diminish the design’s intent and dissipate the enchanting experience we strive to capture.”

Bulkheads

The bulkhead design mixes fabric and veneer, not only to help with sound dampening, but also to create continuity with the seat and divan inserts. The bulkheads, like the seatbacks, are implemented in hand-stitched leather and suede using a saddle stitch, chosen for its strength and durability.

Carpet

The exterior livery features a hand-sketched splash pattern in Giallo Clarus metallic paint. This statement pattern is carried into the interior with a Kalogridis Nagoya custom carpet. The perpendicular lines are softened with an overlay of the organic pattern in yellow silk.