Month: July 2025

A pioneering step that defines new sustainability standards in the collective spaces furniture sector.

 

In today’s landscape, where sustainability is no longer an option but an imperative, LAMM once again stands out for its pioneering spirit. With great satisfaction, the company announces a significant achievement: the E4000 study desk has obtained a prestigious “B” rating in the Éco-Impact analysis. This important recognition not only certifies the excellence of a flagship LAMM product, but also establishes it as the first Italian manufacturer in the collective spaces furniture sector to complete this rigorous environmental assessment. A leadership that reaffirms LAMM’s commitment to design and innovation, always focused on a more responsible future.

The result achieved by the E4000, one of the most appreciated models, is truly remarkable. In a holistic (cradle-to-grave) assessment, the product’s extreme quality and exceptional durability stand out with particular force, elements that have contributed to ensuring its long useful life. A significant data point that confirms LAMM’s commitment not only to aesthetics, but also to functionality and resistance that stand the test of time, reducing environmental impact in the long term.

The Éco-Impact analysis, although of French origin, holds universal relevance for sustainability. Anticipating the mandatory nature of this labeling – which will be in force for furniture in France from 2027 and whose principles are in line with the objectives of the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) at a European level – testifies to LAMM’s proactive vision and its constant dedication to production processes and furnishing solutions that integrate the utmost respect for the environment, consolidating its commitment to a circular economy and a positive impact on the planet.

The Éco-Impact Score is a recognized label, assigned by an independent third-party body with the mission to measure the overall environmental impact of products. It provides an objective analysis that covers the entire life cycle of the furniture: from the selection of raw materials to the production phase, from use to the social impact of the supply chain, up to the end-of-life of the product. The classification system, from A (lower impact) to E (higher impact), facilitates understanding and allows consumers and sector operators to make more conscious and sustainable choices.

 

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LAMM furnishes the auditorium in the hôtel particulier, a national monument located within the UNESCO-listed wine-growing region

 

From Paris to Dijon: the International Organisation of Vine and Wine leaves the Ville Lumière to establish its new headquarters in the hôtel particulier, a luxurious aristocratic residence built in the seventeenth century and meticulously restored to meet the needs of the intergovernmental institution. The new venue is designed to support the Organisation’s day-to-day activities and host international delegations. The Organisation brings together 50 Member States, including Italy.

Over two thousand square metres have been returned to their former splendour through a renovation that gives the Hôtel Bouchu d’Esterno—an officially UNESCO-listed monument located in a historic wine-producing region dating back to the Middle Ages—the appearance of a small Louis XIII-era château. The architectural project is signed by Fabien Drubigny architecte in collaboration with Bernard Quirot of BQ+A. Starting from its second centenary, the Organisation continues its mission to meet the challenges of the wine industry, promote sustainable production, and protect consumers. Beneath the terrace between the two wings of the historic palace, the architects have created a 97-seat auditorium illuminated by zenithal light.

This is where the 92 Mura armchairs and the 5 Flexa Move seats on wheels come into play. Already a winner in its original version of the prestigious Compasso d ‘oro ADI award, the Mura armchair by Gino Gamberini was selected for its compact, elegant form. Installed in straight rows on stepped tiers, it was chosen in the version with a low backrest, double side panels, and upholstery in rust-coloured, OEKO-TEX^®-certified FR Trevira CS polyester—100% recyclable.

The newly designed Flexa Move armchairs by Dante Bonuccelli complete the furnishing. Equipped with a self-supporting frame and four swivel wheels, they are easily movable and ideal for flexible spatial configurations. Flexa Move, too, features the same rust-coloured upholstery.

Project: New OIV Headquarters (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) – Hôtel Bouchu d’Esterno
Place: Dijon, Côte-d’Or, France
Local Dealer: Atoma
Contracting authority: City of Dijon / SPLAAD (appointed development agency)
End client: OIV- International Organisation of Vine and Wine
Designers: Fabien Drubigny architect, in collaboration with Bernard Quirot of BQ+A
Year: 2024
LAMM supply: 92 Mura armchairs – design by Gino Gamberini
5 Flexa Move armchairs – design by Dante Bonuccelli
Photography: Lorène Creuzot

 

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Study benches E4000 – Lucci e Orlandini, complementary furnishings and signage for the chemical-biomedical centre of the University of Emilia

 

Modern learning stations were installed using the E4000 – Lucci e Orlandini study benches, accompanied by furnishings and accessories to ensure the full functionality of three classrooms and their associated facilities. The complete setup, delivered by LAMM, is intended for the new Biological Institutes at the chemical-biomedical centre of the University of Ferrara.

The three large classrooms in the central body of the campus received a comprehensive supply that included furnishings (study benches, chairs, speaker seating, and porcelain steel blackboards with a vertical sliding system), accessories (wall and floor hangers, waste bins, and integrated recycling systems), wayfinding signage, and toilet accessories.

The E4000 integrated chair-and-table system – arranged in straight rows on stepped tiers and equipped with an electrification system – features a tip-up writing surface with a slowed and cushioned closing system. Seats, backrests, and writing tables are made from oak laminate produced by Abet Laminati, while the structural elements are painted silver. The wood used comes from well-managed forests certified by FSC® and other controlled sources (FSC® C134805). The supply also includes six lecturer desks with modesty panels, 12 HL³ chairs chosen in the version with aluminium armrests, and six slate-coloured porcelain steel blackboards with a vertical sliding system.

This project builds on LAMM’s extensive experience in outfitting university learning environments. The work for the University of Ferrara follows installations and supplies for renowned institutions, including campuses designed by internationally acclaimed architects—such as the new Bocconi Campus in Milan by studio Sanaa and the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop. The list also includes La Sapienza University of Rome and Federico II University of Naples, for which LAMM was awarded framework agreements to supply and install educational furniture and equipment.

Once again, both standard and custom furnishings successfully meet the ambitious demands set by universities in Italy and across Europe. These institutions increasingly require high-quality, inspiring environments that support learning and reflect their international standing.

 

Project name: University of Ferrara | Classrooms E1, E2 and E3 at New Biological Institutes
Place: Ferrara, Italy
Client: University of Ferrara
Year: 2025
LAMM supply: study benches E4000 – Lucci e Orlandini
Photography: Mauro Davoli

 

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