The award-winning
HeartFelt modular felt system for ceilings and walls, developed by Hunter
Douglas Architectural, can now be used in even more settings, thanks to the
launch of a baffle ceiling version.
Baffle ceilings are
ideal for mitigating noise pollution and reverberating sound in most building
sectors, and are used to improve the acoustics in concert halls, theatres,
conference rooms and other spaces where good sound quality is important.
Following the
successful launch of HeartFelt ceilings in 2017, for which it won a reddot
award, and walls in 2019, Hunter Douglas Architectural has evolved its
innovative product further, providing architects, interior designers and
specifiers with yet another high-quality design choice from its portfolio of
products.
Like the ceilings
and walls, lightweight HeartFelt baffles are made from non-woven thermoformed
PES fibres and are FR tested to B-S1, d0. Each baffle panel measures 40mm-80mm
in width and is available in 100mm-500mm height, with a maximum length of 2000mm.
HeartFelt’s
excellent acoustic properties also remain unchanged with the new panel
dimensions and module measurements, and there is even more flexibility in
acoustic design, depending on size and quantity of baffles per square metre.
Pieter van Rees,
Business Development Manager at Hunter Douglas Architectural, said: “Auditory
comfort in any interior space is an essential aspect of any design because poor
acoustics can affect health, communication, safety, productivity and learning. Whether
you are in a work space, school or college lecture hall, teaching room or
public building, getting the acoustics right is crucial.
“Like our other
high-performance acoustical ceiling products, HeartFelt baffles are another
innovative and advanced system that helps to create the right ambience and to
precisely manage the acoustics.
“Following the rapid
success of the HeartFelt ceiling and wall systems, creating baffles was a
logical next step in the development of this remarkable product range. Baffle
ceilings are popular with modern interior designers and architects because they
combine superb design with user comfort, and are easy to install and allow easy
access to the plenum.”
HeartFelt baffles
are available in five shades of grey, from white to black, and being dirt- and
dust-resistant means they are easy to maintain.
The baffles are
installed on a newly developed carrier system, with each panel being attached
with steel clips that click into the carrier rail. Panels are locked with a
sliding clip on each connection, with three options of: no end cap, folded end
cap, or separate endcap to close baffle.
Hunter Douglas
Architectural prides itself on its green credentials and HeartFelt is C2C
Bronze certified and is 100% recyclable or easily reusable.
