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Modular Secular Seating

Jonas Nyffenegger Designs an Anti-Pew, Multipurpose Chair for Church

— July 28, 2011 — Art & Design
I can totally get behind Jonas Nyffenegger's anti-pew church chair design. Considering that secularism is sweeping across Western Europe, not to mention other parts of the world, his simple yet revolutionary chair for churches and cathedrals could really help reshape how these spaces are used. Granted, religious sites are beginning to host other non-worship events such as meetings, concerts and tourist destinations, but Jonas Nyffenegger's design will still surely nudge them into even more secular arenas.

By providing comfort and modularity, Jonas Nyffenegger's church chair, dubbed Rever by the recent ECAL grad, was conceived specifically for the medieval Cathédrale Notre-Dame of Lausanne. Essentially two chairs in one, Jonas Nyffenegger's Rever seat allows easy reorganization for the cathedral when different events take place. These chairs can easily be implemented into other churches.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Seating - The design of Jonas Nyffenegger's anti-pew church chair showcases the trend of modular seating, allowing for easy reorganization of spaces.
2. Secularism in Religious Spaces - The increasing secularism in Western Europe and other parts of the world is driving the need for adaptable church seating that caters to non-worship events.
3. Comfort and Functionality - The Rever seat design by Jonas Nyffenegger highlights the trend of prioritizing comfort and modularity in seating solutions for various venues.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers have an opportunity to explore and create modular seating solutions that can be adaptable to different spaces and events.
2. Event Management - Event management companies can benefit from incorporating modular seating options into their services, catering to the growing demand for versatile event spaces.
3. Religious Institutions - Religious institutions can embrace the trend of secularism by investing in flexible seating designs that accommodate both worship and non-worship events.
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