The F50 armchairs for the Ziraat Bank headquarters, located in Istanbul’s premier financial district
The LAMM armchairs furnish and enhance the functionality of the futuristic auditorium designed by the international firm KPF – Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.
In Turkey’s most important financial district, developed following the smart city model to foster economic growth and attract international investors, stands the headquarters of the historic Ziraat Bank, a leader in the Turkish banking sector and wealth management. The design is by the international studio KPF – Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, with offices in China, the USA, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea, and the authors of projects such as Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and numerous well-known urban transformation initiatives.
The Ziraat Bank headquarters is the central hub of the new “Istanbul International Financial Center” district. The bank’s headquarters comprises two sculptural towers of 40 and 46 floors, unified by a base eight stories high, featuring bridges that facilitate connection within the architectural complex. The lower levels of the base feature the sculptural form of the independent auditorium. It resembles a stone floating above the ground and is clad in locally sourced, digitally fabricated double-curved stone panels.
The futuristic auditorium, the crowning jewel of the new architecture, is furnished and made functional with over 500 F50 armchairs – R&D LAMM, which contrast the majestic, undulating wooden ceiling designed for optimal acoustics. Comfort, elegance, versatility, and a wide range of accessories are offered for the fully upholstered seating, installed in curved rows on stepped tiers with variable spacing. Some chairs were specifically developed to be completely removable: their installation was carried out using double side panels, mounted on a ‘rack’ system. This allows the chairs to be easily moved in groups of two or three on wheels with just a few simple steps.
The armchairs are numbered by seat and row, and those facing the staircases are equipped with side LED lights to illuminate the steps. For the upholstery, three shades of red were chosen to create a harmonious chromatic effect, adding dynamism and movement to the space.
Project: Ziraat Bank Headquarters – Istanbul
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Client: Ziraat Bank
Architect: KPF – Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Year: 2024
LAMM Dealer: CODE Design
Supply LAMM: 502 F50 Armchairs – R&D LAMM
Photographs: Dirk Lindner