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Most beam-mounted writing tablets force a straight row. Ares Line took the opposite path: on Omnia Evolution the anti-panic tablet can be anchored to a beam and installed on a curve, so the architect draws the arc the room deserves and keeps every safety function intact. Feel free to design in curve exactly as in line — the manufacturer's own words.
Around that freedom sits a complete system, designed by BaccoliniDesign: structures for flat, stepped or sloping floors, three seat versions from beech plywood to full upholstery, and front panels that give the first row a finished face. Universities from Venice to Doha teach on it daily; corporate academies use the same rows for training.
La Mercanti supports architects and estates teams across Europe and beyond with drawings, finishes and a configuration checked directly with Ares Line — send us your hall layout, curved or not.
Technical information based on data declared by the manufacturer.
Collection: Omnia Evolution, integrated table and seating system for lecture rooms
Manufacturer: Ares Line
Design: BaccoliniDesign
Rooms: flat, curved, stepped or sloping floors
First-row front panels: Master (beech plywood or laminate-faced), Steel (coated sheet metal), Soft (upholstered), Acoustic (milled laminate), Upright (upright structure); wheelchair workstation on the Upright model
Writing tablets: fixed (30 cm (11.8 in) deep), anti-panic, anti-panic for curved installation
Structures: Master (floor leg on every side), Beam and Beam curved (floor leg at most every 3 sides), Beam on track (legs on a mobile rail)
Seat and backrest: Master (beech plywood), Pad (exposed plywood with upholstered panels), Soft (fully upholstered); configurations for steps up to 27 cm (10.6 in) (raised backrest), 28 to 35 cm (11 to 13.8 in) (optional headrest) and from 36 cm (14.2 in)
Options: Silent Mechanism (cushioned seat closing, not with Soft Plus), Soft Plus, Laminated, Custom Color, horizontal or vertical book basket
Power: inspectable metal channel, 1-track Power (fixed tablet only), 2-track Power & Multimedia, Power Beam; provision for power and data sockets, cable routing from the floor
Finishes: natural or alpine beech, laminates, upholstery; tablet in black polymer or HPL
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FAQ
Has Omnia Evolution been installed in any English-speaking universities?
Yes — the University of Limerick in Ireland teaches on it, alongside references from the Politecnico di Milano to City University College in Doha. Ares Line publishes the full project list.
Which step heights can the structure handle?
Three configuration bands: up to 27 cm with a raised backrest, 28–35 cm with an optional headrest, and 36 cm upwards. The vertical structure is set to the height of each step, so posture stays correct on every row.
Where do students put bags and books?
A book basket can be fixed either under the writing tablet (horizontal storage) or to the structure (vertical storage), keeping the floor and the escape routes clear.
What front panels are available for the first row?
Five: Master in beech plywood or laminate, Steel in coated sheet metal, Soft upholstered, Acoustic in milled laminate and Upright with a vertical structure — the row facing the lectern arrives finished, not improvised.
Can we see the finishes before ordering?
Yes. La Mercanti provides the Ares Line finish samples — beech, laminates, upholstery — and the sampling cost is fully credited on order confirmation.
How to choose between fixed and anti-panic tablets
The two tablets serve different halls; five checks tell you which one your room needs.
Map the escape routes
Rooms where rows sit far from exits benefit most from tablets that fold with body pressure as people stand.
Check your power needs
The 1-track Power channel pairs with the fixed tablet only — if every seat needs a socket, that decides early.
Look at row geometry
Curved installations take the dedicated anti-panic version anchored to the beam; straight rows accept every type.
Weigh the teaching style
Long writing sessions favour the 30 cm fixed surface; short lectures with high turnover favour folding tablets.
Confirm with the layout
Send La Mercanti the seating plan — we validate tablet type row by row with Ares Line before you commit.
