Materials
Acoustic Solutions
Wood 1 Perfect Planks
With five nature-inspired colourways and an NRC rating of 0.45, Acoufelt’s Woodbequiet line of wood-look planks offers significant sound dampening and refined aesthetics. The rectangular 20-by-100-centimetre modules are suitable for vertical use only and can be installed in six unique patterns. acoufelt.com
2 Full Coverage
Carvart by Gustafs’ wooden wall and ceiling system consists of four linear units — panel, rib, plank and module — that can be installed with various spacings between them. The sound-absorbing and fire-retardant product is available in veneer, lacquered veneer and stained or pigmented finishes. carvart.com
3 Natural Look
Thanks to an innovative dyeing method, Vicoustic’s Flat Panel VMT modules resemble an array of natural surfaces, including wood. The scratch-resistant panels have a maximum NRC value of 0.65 and come in three sizes (59.5 square, 119 by 59.5 and 238 by 119 centimetres) and two thicknesses. vicoustic.com
4 Sonic Slats
Arktura’s latest acoustic baffle system, Softspan, suggests grand timber beams, when in fact it’s composed of the company’s proprietary PET Soft Sound material. The lightweight coffer or trellis segments are produced in eight wood-look finishes, ranging from American walnut to gray ash. arktura.com
5 Graphic Patterns
Consisting of six perforated designs, the 1.2-by2.5-metre Actions 5.5 panels by Obersound for walls and ceilings are produced with full flexibility in mind. Over 60 wood finishes can be accessed through the company’s online design tool, which allows users to customize the product in real time. obersound.com
1 Shape Shifter
Armstrong has updated its Soundscapes Shapes series of acoustical clouds with three new designs: triangle, trapezoid and parallelogram (shown). These added 60-degree ceiling panels come in a range of 14 shades and can be customized at various heights or angles. armstrongceilings.com
2 In the Loop
A playful graphic by Tom Skeehan defines Unika Vaev’s felt-faced Ecoustic Panel Loop Print wall and ceiling covering. The 272-by-121-centimetre modules are offered in six colourways (shown is ochre on natural) and four thicknesses (0.8 to 5 centimetres), with an NRC rating between 0.3 and 1.0. unikavaev.com
3 Hive Mind
Boasting three seamless designs, an NRC rating of 0.5, 66 colour options and two tones of acoustic substrate, the 45.7-by-39.6-centimetre hexagonal Hive panels by designer Bernd Benninghoff for Filzfelt allow for both full customization and added sound dampening in commercial and residential spaces. filzfelt.com