A University Installed This Table To Increase Interactions Among Students

February 4, 2015

Menéndez and Gamonal Arquitectos have designed large meeting/gathering table inspired by an artists palette, for the Classroom Building in the Milan Campus at Oviedo University in Asturias, Spain.

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A description from the designers

This project is part of a program at the University of Oviedo, with small interventions in the University buildings, in order to improve relations among students.

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It tries to transform spaces for the students with furniture and lighting, creating a place of meeting, for rest, to chat , to work together……

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This big table was designed for the main lobby of a classroom building. Is wooden made, with stainless steel legs and suspended lighting from the roof, through a void.

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Is inspired by a painting palette. The curving design crates nooks and spaces where students can study and brainstorm.

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Design: Menéndez and Gamonal Arquitectos