MAIRIE D’ÉVRY-COURCOURONNES

Product: 40/4

Project:

Flexible civic interiors shaped by timeless design

Location:

Évry-Courcouronnes, France

Solution:

The 40/4 chairs, defined by elegance, flexibility, and lightweight construction

Spaces designed to adapt

Renovation of the Assembly room and Wedding room at Mairie d’Évry-Courcouronnes reflects a clear architectural ambition: to create civic spaces that balance representational character with everyday functionality. Designed by SAFA, the project brings together institutional elegance, adaptability, and durability - essential qualities for rooms used daily by municipal staff and the public alike.

Closely connected yet distinct in use, the two rooms are conceived to function independently or as a single, coherent space. During city assemblies, the Wedding room transforms into a public seating area, placing high demand on furniture that can be moved, stored, and reconfigured efficiently.

This required solutions capable of supporting frequent change while maintaining comfort, clarity, and a consistent architectural expression. The interiors combine bespoke tables with flexible seating, allowing spaces to shift seamlessly between formal assemblies, ceremonies, and public events.

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A seating solution built for civic use

For seating, SAFA selected 40/4 chairs by HOWE. The choice was driven by the chair’s timeless expression, lightweight construction, and exceptional stackability - key attributes in environments where layouts change regularly and storage space is limited.

Different variants of the 40/4 were introduced to respond to specific functional needs while preserving a unified visual language. Upholstered and veneered versions subtly enrich the material palette, reinforcing the calm, institutional atmosphere of the rooms.

“We were looking for furniture that was elegant and institutional, yet also flexible and lightweight.”

SAFA

Everyday functionality, proven in use

From the first city assembly, the furniture demonstrated its value in everyday operation. Users responded positively to the comfort and appearance of the chairs, while technical staff highlighted the ease of handling and the ability to stack up to 40 chairs, significantly simplifying storage and logistics.

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Quality as a long-term investment

For SAFA, quality was a central parameter throughout the project. The furniture needed to withstand intensive use while supporting the architectural ambition of a young city just outside Paris - one that aspires to civic spaces that are both robust and refined.

The collaboration with HOWE extended beyond product selection. Close dialogue, showroom visits, and technical support throughout the design phase ensured a solution aligned with both architectural intent and operational requirements.

By combining timeless design, stackability, and long-term durability, the 40/4 chairs contribute to civic interiors that are efficient, welcoming, and built to serve their municipality for many years to come.

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