Charles Godbout of Topo Design has designed a seating collection for Altek Italia with a sleek and curvy design that allows for a range of combinations

Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Zanè (VI), Italy

Designed by Charles Godbout of Topo Design for Altek Italia, AirWave Seating System is a flexible collection of seating that can be endlessly combined to suit a range of contexts and integrates elements such as tables and charging points.

AirWave is a new modular seating solution that combines style, comfort and versatility.

It can be configured for intensive use in all contract environments and public spaces, including airport lounges, hotel lobbies, corporate offices, universities, public rooms and other waiting areas.

For its flexible design, AirWave Seating System has recently been awarded a 2022 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

The seating line starts with single ottomans and benches, with or without low-profile back supports, which can be arranged in a linear or curved series, followed by an infinite number of possible single and double seating configurations.

Units with high back panels can be arranged as a stand-alone, side-by-side or combined to generate various sinusoidal curve patterns.

Depending on the arrangement of the seating in short, medium, or long wave sine curves, it is possible to create a variety of configurations of collective spaces.

These could be for teamwork, informal meetings, or used as more private niches for relaxation, reading areas, or individual work.

This alternation of opposite sides of the seats contributes to optimize the floor space in terms of seating density while ensuring the privacy of the users.

With different sized spacing panels, it is possible to set-up small meeting environments or lounges for a few people.

AirWave is available in a more airy freestanding version as well as in a version with a plinth base that allows for the addition of various elements.

These include swivel console tables, the integration of the electrical connection system, as well as wireless charging points for mobile communication devices.