L213 armchairs for the Genolier Innovation Hub
The versatile LAMM seats in customised sizes furnish the immersive 300-seat auditorium
Promoting interaction between doctors, scientists, pharmaceutical industry technicians, med tech and digital technology experts, to support new discoveries, spread knowledge, develop innovative solutions for swift integration in healthcare, with the ultimate goal of accelerating progress and innovation in medical care. Near Geneva, in the heart of the Swiss Health Valley, the Genolier Innovation Hub has recently been inaugurated. A centre of excellence dedicated to healthcare research and innovation, with 25,000 square metres of offices, laboratories, training spaces and an immersive auditorium equipped with LAMM ‘s elegant and versatile L213 armchairs.
A flagship centre for medical care not only in Switzerland, but on a global scale, realized with excellent partnerships such as that of the Swiss Medical Network, one of the main groups of private clinics in Switzerland. The first of its kind in Europe and one of the few in the world to abolish the boundary between research, industry, and practice to improve the lives of patients. The Swiss hub was launched with four business partners, including two US-based companies, GE Healthcare and Accuray, as well as Biopôle and RaySearch Laboratories, also thanks to Aevis Victoria, the holding company that invested in this venture. An achievement that brings together top-tier research and treatment expertise, resulting from two and a half years of work, and involving an investment of CHF 100 million, equivalent to EUR 106.5 million.
Designed by architect Gabriele Rossi of Archilab, the project features a spacious auditorium surrounded by screens, offering a 270-degree immersive experience. Chosen for this avant-garde space, the L213 armchairs boast a design that seamlessly fits any architectural environment, from the futuristic Swiss hub to the most historic ones (like the 19th-century sugar storage building in Dunkirk, where L213 adorn the large auditorium). Installed in straight rows on steps, according to a spacing of 56 cm, the seats in the Genolier Innovation Hub feature a fully upholstered design with sloping sides in blue Trevi CS fabric.
Prioritising comfort, ergonomics, and custom manufacturing, the seats offer sloping sides with tailored dimensions. The armchairs are also equipped with a folding writing tablet and USB socket. Finally, the supply included 75 cushions with the same upholstery as the seats, applied directly to the last three rows of steps.
Project: Genolier Innvation Hub – Auditorium
Location: Genolier, Switzerland
Client: Infracore SA
Architects: Archilab Gabriele M. Rossi SA
Interior design: Kristian Gavoille
General Contractor: ROOF SA
Local dealer: Schwab System
Year: 2024
LAMM supply: 220 L213 armchairs – LAMM R&D design + 75 cushions with Velcro for direct attachment to the staircase
Photographs: courtesy of Genolier Innovation Hub | Copyright Olivier Maire