Project name
Evolution Tower
Year
2019
Project location
Moscow, Russia
Architectural project
Tony Kettle and Philipp Nikandrov RMJM with Karen Forbes
Interior design project
IQ; Elforma
Client
Transneft
Contractor
Velesstroy
Lamm furniture
Genya
Photographer
Ivan Smelov
Genya armchairs were chosen to furnish the
conference room of the Evolution Tower, the skyscraper
in Moscow’s International Business Centre which, at 55
storeys and 255 m high, is one of Russia’s largest and
most efficient office buildings. Designed by Tony Kettel
and Philipp Nikandrov from architectural firm RMJM,
in collaboration with Scottish artist Karen Forbes, the
skyscraper has defined the urban landscape of New
Moscow since 2014 and is home to the head office
of Transneft, the world’s largest state-owned oil and
gas pipeline operator. The large tower is also home to
commercial galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and
a supermarket. The illustriousness of this business hub
is corroborated by the interior furnishings, particularly
the Genya armchairs (designed by Dante Bonuccelli)
in the conference hall. Padded and with date-brown
leather upholstery, these were installed in straight
tiered rows 60 cm apart.