The C100 armchairs for the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world
The seats, equipped with electrical sockets and writing tables, are installed to preserve the existing architectural features of the historical building, in the centre of Ravenna
The simple elegance of the C100 armchairs by Baldanzi & Novelli perfectly complements the antique surroundings. This armchair, one of LAMM’s most versatile, was selected for the Aula Bovini at Ravenna campus of Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world, which boasts eminent intellectuals like Umberto Eco and Giosuè Carducci among its former professors.
Renovated in line with the designs by Teprin Associati studio, the classroom is incorporated within the headquarters’ organisational unit, which houses the faculty and technical-administrative offices, alongside the computer and materials laboratories, and the archaeology library. Traditionally the home of the Traversari family, the lords of Ravenna celebrated by Dante, this 13th-century building is protected for its historical and cultural significance.
In the aula Bovini, the 122 seats were arranged in straight rows on the floor, mounted on a beam to prevent damage to the flooring. The first-row seats are equipped with tip-up foldaway writing tables with anti-panic movement. For the remaining rows, the support surface consists of tip-up backrest tables with a soft closing system (Patent Pending). Each table is equipped with an electrical outlet located on the side panels. In the first row only, the sockets are also present on the beam.
All upholstery is CertiPUR® certified, ensuring environmental sustainability, safety, and health standards for the polyurethane foams used. The wood used is sourced from responsibly managed, FSC® certified forests in compliance with strict environmental, social, and economic standards (FSC® C134805).
Project: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna | Ravenna campus – Aula Bovini
Location: Ravenna, Italy
Client: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
Year: 2025
Architects: Teprin Associati
LAMM supply: 122 C100 armchairs on beam – Baldanzi & Novelli
Photographer: Mauro Davoli