Hunter Douglas proposals - quality and responsibility

02 of November '24

HeartFelt® Linear, DFB Headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany

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From the series "Modern Office Buildings - Trends 2024"

The world continues to change at a dizzying pace, which influences the evolution of requirements for office and public spaces. Design and technological directions are focused on adapting to the current needs of companies and their employees. Strong trends continue to be the more flexible nature of office spaces, wellbeing and ergonomics, with comfort, including acoustics, sustainability and ESG in the form of sustainability and minimization of carbon footprint as important elements.

We are seeing increasing interest not only in the quality of materials and the comfort associated with their use, but also in their future recyclability. This aspect is being considered as part of companies reducing their carbon footprint. Hunter Douglas has long been committed to the principle that quality goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Our products have the necessary certifications, such as Cradle-to-Cradle, which guarantee recipients sustainable solutions, says Jacek Szeląg, General Manager at Hunter Douglas Poland.

Hunter Douglas makes sure that the proposed solutions are flexible and offer endless possibilities of arrangement. The panels are available in a standard version or a version with acoustic properties. Acoustic panels are the perfect solution for conference, concert and lecture halls, hotels, offices, schools and many other rooms. Acoustic wall panels are ideal for any room where noise control is important. It is possible to combine several different Hunter Douglas architectural products, such as felt, solid wood or veneered wood, in a wall development project. Wood panels can also be perforated. Several perforation patterns are available so that the required absorption rate can be achieved. Standard or custom perforated panels can be combined with smooth panels, or you can choose a special Nano Wood perforation for effective sound absorption, which is only visible up close.

In line with current trends, solid wood wall claddings such as Solid Wood Grid are very popular in Poland, allowing to create truly natural walls with excellent acoustic performance and fire resistance. Solid wood, for example: oak is a balanced and timeless material. Its warm hues balance the neutral color palette of office spaces.

The same is true for Hunter Douglas' range of Solid Wood Grid and Solid Wood Linear wood ceilings, which guarantee natural warmth and acoustic comfort. An unparalleled range of finishes and natural shades makes it possible to create a breathtaking effect. Contributing to this is the use of different wood species and their natural properties and appearance.

Solid Wood Grid, Sterrenburg Shopping Center in Dordrecht, the Netherlands

^HeartFelt® textile ceilings - are products with a unique look and exceptional acoustic properties, 100% recyclable and easy to reuse. The abundance of colors, modules and dimensions of felt panels allows you to create customized ceiling designs for unique visual effects. ^HeartFelt® profiles are made of thermoformed non-woven PES and tested for fire resistance according to classification
B-s1, d0.

^HeartFelt® Baffles are ideal for reducing noise and reverberation. They are used to improve acoustics in concert halls, conference rooms, theaters and other places for which good sound quality is important.

HeartFelt® Baffles, Agristo headquarters in Wielsbeke, Belgium.

^HeartFelt® Linear is an innovative and patented product with excellent acoustic properties. ^HeartFelt® Linear ceiling panels are available in round and rectangular panels that can be easily attached to specially designed support rails.

In 2023, the Hunter Douglas portfolio was expanded to include several new unique products: ^HeartFelt® Pareaulux, ^HeartFelt® Origami Weave and Curve, and ^HeartFelt® Groove.

Unique in its versatility, the Pareaulux Climate ceiling comes in three variants: Pareaulux 30BD Cooling Ceiling, Pareaulux^HeartFelt® Cooling Ceiling and PareauLux Wood Veneered Grid Cooling Ceiling. These products are more energy efficient than standard air conditioning systems, achieve the highest possible efficiency and are completely silent.

Pareaulux HeartFelt®, Afas Headquarters in Leusden, the Netherlands.

^HeartFelt® Origami is a felt ceiling system in the existing range, modeled after the Japanese origami paper-folding technique. Two new shapes, Weave and Curve, were introduced in 2023, expanding the possibilities for creative design of unique interiors. The sound absorption coefficient αw for these ceilings is about 0.8. They also reduce the effect of sound resonance and reduce the volume of voices in busy office spaces, public buildings and other rooms.

HeartFelt® Origami Weave

HeartFelt® Origami Curve

^HeartFelt® Groove features narrow felt panels, providing unparalleled acoustic and visual performance.

Hunter Douglas also offers metal ceilings made of aluminum or steel, available in slatted, wide-leaf, louvered, bent, expanded metal and coffered configurations.

Hunter Douglas' newest products are the Tavola™ Closed Baffle Systemand ^HeartFelt® Islands.

The Tavola™ Closed Baffle Systemfeatures a closed ceiling design by seamlessly combining two different metal ceiling panels: the Tavola™ baffleand the 150C linear panel. The result is a sophisticated aesthetic that surpasses traditional open ceilings. One of the key advantages is efficiency - the closed ceiling design eliminates the need for overhead finishes such as: painting. The flat linear panel, available in black, covers the unpainted areas above the ceiling, providing an elegant finish. In addition, it enhances visual appeal by hiding imperfections and distractions in the overhead space. With a wide range of colors and finishes available for both panels, from subtle to distinctive, designers can create diverse and captivating ceiling designs.

HeartFelt® Groove, Cepezed office in Delft, the Netherlands.

Tavola™ Closed Baffle System, Westfield La Part-Dieu shopping center, Lyon, France.

^HeartFelt® Islands offers a unique design combined with excellent sound absorption properties. By installing ^HeartFelt® Islands, the acoustics of almost any space can be easily improved without extensive ceiling adaptation. ^HeartFelt® Islands were designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind. ^HeartFelt® Islands are free-hanging ceiling islands consisting of felt panels made of non-woven, thermoformed PES fibers with open joints between the panels. The rectangular-section panels are mounted on support rails in 60 mm modules. Customers and designers can choose from three standard island sizes. The durable felt material contributes to acoustic comfort while creating a warm and elegant look.

HeartFelt® Islands

In an era of extreme concern for human well-being and the environment, responsible companies are paying special attention to all aspects of their operations, including CO₂ and carbon footprint reduction. In addition to the high quality of materials, convenience of service and use, Hunter Douglas' proposals also meet these high requirements," concludes Jacek Szeląg.

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