Figueras Seating, a key global player in seating projects for collective spaces, has opened in New York its first showroom in the United States.
The space, launched in collaboration with A-Metro, is located in the heart of Manhattan at 200 Lexington Avenue. It has been designed to become a meeting and inspiration point for architects, designers, consultants, and industry professionals who seek innovative, high-performance solutions for auditoriums, corporate headquarters, theaters, cinemas, stadiums, and arenas.
During the opening event, José Manuel Santiago, CEO of Figueras stated: “Figueras entered the U.S. market 20 years ago, a strategic market for our company. Having a local presence in New York goes beyond a statement of intent: it allows us to strengthen relationships with industry professionals and supports them on their most ambitious projects.”
Over these years in the market, the Spanish brand has taken part in landmark projects such as the White House Press Briefing Room, Comerica Park Stadium (home of the Detroit Tigers), Hard Rock Stadium (home of the Miami Dolphins), McCosh 50 lecture hall at Princeton University, Harlem’s Victoria Theater, and Five Below’s corporate auditorium in Philadelphia, among others.
The showroom features a curated selection of Figueras’ iconic products and solutions, including Gaudí, Scala Flex, Virtus, and the Mutawheel system.
Headquartered in Barcelona and boasting more than 95 years of history, Figueras Seating is a global leader in managing seating projects for collective spaces such as theaters, auditoriums, stadiums, cinemas, and corporate venues. Operating and with projects in more than 130 countries, the company stands out for its ability to integrate design, innovation, and sustainability, optimizing space and enhancing the user experience