Case Study: Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management
M60 Swing Away + Humanscale Liberty^® Chairs

With sustainability as the central theme, Erasmus University worked with Plan Q to design lecture halls inspired by the six essential elements of life. The versatile M60 Swing Away + Humanscale Liberty Chair was chosen as an anchor for creating an exceptionally comfortable learning environment.

As one of the world’s leading research and educational institutions, Rotterdam School of Management prides itself on transformative education, which can require in-depth lectures lasting up to 4 hours, making proper ergonomics essential to productive learning. The unrivaled performance of the M60 Swing Away + Humanscale Liberty Chairs adjust effortlessly to the needs of individual students and is one of the primary reasons it was chosen as a staple for the refreshed lecture halls.

Selecting a light and natural color pallet to brighten previously dark spaces created uniformity and optimal function that connected the theme between each lecture room. The self-centering seat return provided a consistent seat count and maximized capacity, while beautifully blending design and comfort for students to collaborate.

Project Details

• PROJECT: Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management
• LOCATION: Rotterdam, Netherlands
• ARCHITECT: Plan Q
• PRODUCT: M60 Swing Away + Humanscale Liberty Chairs
• SCOPE: 3 Lecture Halls, 206 Positions
• CONFIGURATION: Radius
• M60 FINISHES: Continuous Tables in Wilsonart White Sand Laminate, 3mm Edges to Match Tables, 14” Radius Metal Modesty Panels in Wilsonart Pasadena Oak Laminate, 3mm Edges to Match Modesty Panels, Pedestals in Silver
• HUMANSCALE LIBERTY CHAIR FINISHES: Mesh Back in Monofilament Stripe – Atlantic / Green / Amber; Upholstered Seat in Lotus – Navy / Verdant / Ochre; Silver Frame
• OPTIONS: Wire Management