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Forum Groningen

Green AVL Office Chairs by Atelier van Lieshout around a meeting table at Forum Groningen, overlooking the city

AVL Office chairs_ are nicely combined and overlooking the city of Groningen

AVL Office Chairs in teal and blue striped upholstery at an oak table against an orange felt wall, Forum Groningen

AVL Office chairs_ upholstered in striking colours

AVL Office Chairs in speckled special-edition fabric around a long oak boardroom table on green carpet, Forum Groningen

AVL Office chairs_ in a special edition fabric

Project Forum Groningen
Architect NL Architects
Furniture Lensvelt Contract Furniture
Photography Roos Aldershoff Photography
Location Groningen

"As if a meteorite had been placed in such a tentative but challenging way. It’s unimaginable what has been achieved architecturally in the heart of the city". Filled with admiration, former politician and economist Neelie Kroes presented the Dutch architecture award 'BNA Best Building 2020' to NL Architects for the design of Forum Groningen. Lensvelt was able to supply several unique pieces of furniture to this multi-functional venue, which is being embraced by the entire city of Groningen.
 
NL Architects succeeded in designing a multifunctional complex in the center of Groningen, in collaboration with Prast & Hooft, de Munnik-de Jong-Steinhauser and NorthernLight. Since its opening in 2019, Forum Groningen has functioned as a 'city living room': a meeting place where various cultural functions come together and where everyone feels particularly welcome.  
 
Forum Groningen houses the city's central library, a cinema, a debate center and a museum for comic books, animation and games called Storyworld. It hosts international exhibitions, workshops and courses and has a tourist office. By offering these diverse facilities, Forum Groningen aims to reflect new trends, ideas and technologies, all with the goal of inspiring people of all ages.
 
Lensvelt contributed to the vibrant inner world of Forum Groningen by providing furniture that reflects the diverse character of both the city itself, the building and its visitors. Several office spaces are equipped with strikingly colored AVL Office Chairs and adjustable Boring Desks. The imposing atrium features wooden D-Chairs in exclusive colors to relax in and the upper floor is furnished with comfortable AVL SPR Cathedra Lounge Chairs to enjoy the view of the city at great height.

Blue-stained wooden D-chairs at a round table in the Forum Groningen atrium, designed by NL Architects

D-chairs_ in wood are placed in the atrium

D-chairs in coral upholstery around an oak table in a terracotta-lined meeting room at Forum Groningen

D-chairs_ are upholstered in a special warm and vibrant color

Two grey AVL SPR Cathedra lounge chairs at a slanted window in Forum Groningen, overlooking the city rooftops

AVL SPR Cathedra lounge chairs_ make for a nice resting place with a great view

Boring Desks from the Boring Collection lined up in an office at Forum Groningen, with grey task chairs

Boring desk_ from the Boring Collection is applied in the offices

Forum Groningen's angular stone facade rising above a cafe terrace on the square below a bright cloudy sky.

The immense building is of an earthquake-resistant construction

AVL Office Chairs in turquoise, pink and rust around a long meeting table on a green floor, under ring chandeliers

AVL Office chairs in striking colors in the offices

AVL Office Chairs in speckled grey upholstery around a long oak meeting table at Forum Groningen.

The AVL Office chairs give a playful edge in the meeting room

Blue wooden D-chairs at round tables along a glass balustrade in Forum Groningen, with the city beyond

D-chair_ in blue wood give a unique feel to the space
AVL Office Chair by Atelier Van Lieshout, Lensvelt

AVL Office Chair

Made-to-order

€1.210,00
D-chair 101 upholstered by staat..., Lensvelt

D-chair 101 upholstered

Made-to-order

€240,00
D-chair 101 Wood by staat..., Lensvelt

D-chair 101 Wood

Made-to-order

€255,00
SPR Cathedra by Atelier Van Lieshout, Lensvelt

SPR Cathedra

Made-to-order

€1.930,00