The UN’s Room XIX plenary chamber

The Palais des Nations, built in neoclassical style in 1936, was repeatedly extended over the decades. The largest hall, financed by Qatar, is the new Room XIX plenary chamber with 800 seats. Due to its stylized, wafer-thin, wood-fabric-composite ceiling and wall panels with sophisticated acoustics and superb multimedia equipment, this new space is quite a highlight. The redesign of the seating pays tribute to famous designers like Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, who worked on construction projects for the UN.

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The lounge areas overlooking the plenary chamber are furnished with the classic four-leg Contas table range (design: wiege, Fritz Frenkler, Anette Ponholzer) and the light, transparently covered Aline sled-base chairs (design: Andreas Störiko).
The lounge areas overlooking the plenary chamber are furnished with the classic four-leg Contas table range (design: wiege, Fritz Frenkler, Anette Ponholzer) and the light, transparently covered Aline sled-base chairs (design: Andreas Störiko). Photo: Studio PEIA
The architects used color so that interpreters could find their way around better when lighting is dimmed. As a result, the seat covers, backrest and swivel arms on the chairs are all a vibrant red.
The architects used color so that interpreters could find their way around better when lighting is dimmed. As a result, the seat covers, backrest and swivel arms on the chairs are all a vibrant red. Photo: Studio PEIA

“The task chairs are distinctive and stylish, boast a high level of functionality and ergonomic comfort and are some of the best office chairs we’ve ever tested. The movable tables and stackable chairs are impressive for their clear design and materials, fabrics and colors, all of which are pleasing to the eye.”
Giampiero Peia and Marta Nasazzi

The international plenary sessions, which often last for hours, demand the utmost concentration and agility, especially from the interpreters. The 3D IN office chair (design: wiege) supplies the muscles and brain with plenty of oxygen.
The international plenary sessions, which often last for hours, demand the utmost concentration and agility, especially from the interpreters. The 3D IN office chair (design: wiege) supplies the muscles and brain with plenty of oxygen. Photo: Giovanna Silva
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Thanks to the Aline all-rounder (design: Andreas Störiko) and the stackable Contas conference tables with their legs that turn in (design: wiege, Fritz Frenkler, Anette Ponholzer), the conference rooms double as a place to hold presentations, seminars or training sessions.
Thanks to the Aline all-rounder (design: Andreas Störiko) and the stackable Contas conference tables with their legs that turn in (design: wiege, Fritz Frenkler, Anette Ponholzer), the conference rooms double as a place to hold presentations, seminars or training sessions. Photo: Studio PEIA
Interior design PEIA ASSOCIATI
Industry NGO/ Government
Functions Innovate , Meet , Work
Room type Conference rooms , Office spaces , Meeting rooms
Location Geneva
Region Europe
Range IN , 230 range , Contas
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