November 2017

Villa Blanc has been restored to its original beauty and equipped with evolved seating systems by LAMM, which reaffirms its leading role in conference and educational sectors

Already the result of existing building restoration, Villa Blanc in Rome was redesigned in 1898 by the architects Giacomo Boni and Umberto Mora in the eclectic style according to the wishes of Baron Alberto Blanc, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Crispi’s Cabinet. Set in a park of considerable environmental and architectural interest, the location is formed by Villa Blanc, the surrounding park, some smaller buildings and greenhouses; since 1922, it is subject to constraints regarding architecture and cultural heritage protection.

After many changes in ownership, together with extraordinary and conservation interventions over the decades, in the 2014-2016 period Villa Blanc was subjected to a careful restoration. The original spaces, shapes, indoor and outdoor decorations have been respected and repaired, including the impressive staircase with caryatids and the balustrade supported by 41 alternating smooth and twisted little columns – symbol of harmony in diversity –, which had been stolen during the years of decay.

Since January 2017, the building has become part of Luiss Business School campus, a management school of Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali “Guido Carli”, where students can take advantage of cutting-edge technological innovations in a charming historical setting.

The interior furnishings, realised by LAMM, include E4000 study benches. They are supplied in the version with fixed top, cable management and inter-row bars, which ensure the respect of existing floorings as no fixing holes are necessary. After a study on simplification and rationalisation, the components of this line present features of functionality, resistance and durability while meeting practical requirements in the educational field and integrating technological and multimedia devices.
The five small villas have been equipped with upholstered and laminated study benches in three different finishes. Fully upholstered HL³ chairs with tip-up seat have also been provided, characterised by an essential design and innovative solutions that guarantee high durability and resistance performances, combined with great comfort and formal lightness.

Project Villa Blanc, Via Nomentana, 216

Location Rome, Italy

Year 2017

Client LUISS Business School “Guido Carli”

Project and management of restoration works arch. Massimo Picciotto

LAMM Systems E4000 study benches, HL³chairs

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LAMM continues its collaboration with the Apple Centre iOS Developer Academy in Naples thanks to the Custom Armchair system, which entirely meets practical, aesthetic and ergonomic needs of the customers

Federico II University in Naples houses the first iOS Developer Academy in Europe, thanks to the new partnership with Apple Inc.
An innovation cluster able to attract young people and companies, the course designed and supported by Apple at Standard and Master levels, takes place into the new campus dedicated structure in San Giovanni a Teduccio, which includes many laboratories and the access to the most updated Apple hardwares and softwares.

At the third floor of L1-L2 modules where renovation and upgrading works have recently been carried out to create large open spaces for classrooms, laboratories, working areas and offices. More specifically, the project has required modifications to the room layout and to the electric, ICT, thermomechanical, fire-fighting systems etc. necessary for the conversion of the whole floor.

After the supply of more than 400 L213 armchairs for the centre great hall, the partnership between LAMM and iOS Developer Academy continues with the installation of 200 Custom Armchairs in a double semicircle conference hall.
Specially conceived for this installation, the armchair entirely meets practical, aesthetic and ergonomic needs of the customers, thanks to some structural innovative solutions. Supplied in several colours according to a specific chromatic choice, the armchairs are equipped with a 360-degree rotation device, which allows the seat automatic return to the starting position.
LAMM installation has been completed with many Public chairs and armchairs to furnish different working and study areas.