Location: Paris, France.

Architect: vib architecture | ballus & vialet.

The Institut de l’Audition in Paris is a new interdisciplinary hub for doctors, researchers, innovators, stakeholders, producers, associations, and patients to come together to enhance medical care and technological aids for hearing loss. The institute is supported by a clinical audiology research laboratory and was designed by VIB Architecture. The ground floor is open to the public and includes a reception, PCs equipped with “Web Sourd service,” meeting rooms, and a large conference hall. LAMM supplied 161 Genya armchairs for the conference room, which are characterized by refined minimalist design combined with innovative technological solutions. The Genya seating closes to contain and conceal all its components, while on opening, the seats and armrests are arranged into position through a synchronized (patented) movement with cushioned closure. The Genya seats are arranged on a split-level parterre in straight rows 58 cm apart, with Ginkgo leather upholstery that harmonizes with the monochrome tonal choice that informs the design of the entire interior. The system of folding tables fitted onto the backrests, set up with staggered spacing between one armchair and another, served by an electrification system.

Photo credit: LAMM.