Hunter Douglas
Architectural has expanded HeartFelt, its award-winning, innovative felt ceiling system range, launching new panel depths and module measurements to
provide architects with new creative possibilities when designing ceilings.
HeartFelt® panels were
already available in 55mm depth (40B x 55H mm) in seven shades of grey – from
off-white to anthracite – and five earthy tones.
Now the ceiling
system is also available in panel depths of 80mm (40B x 80H mm) and 105mm (40B
x 105H mm) in five shades of grey.
The carriers for the
modular system are available in two colours – metallic and black coated – and
16 different modular sizes, ranging from 50mm to 200mm.
The
ongoing evolution of HeartFelt® is a logical result of its success, says Pieter van
Rees, Business Development Manager at Hunter Douglas Architectural.“HeartFelt® is a great,
innovative product that is increasingly in demand worldwide,” he says.
“Our decision to
broaden the product range means architects and clients can get more out of it.
For example, designers can now choose between a wave pattern, a more whimsical
design or a very sleek one. In fact, the extra depths and module measurements offer
a whole new tool box of possibilities.”
Baffle
ceilings are a special application area for the new HeartFelt® panels,
explains Pieter. “Baffle ceilings have a trendy and sturdy look and are
currently very popular,” he says. “Our longer panels and wider module sizes
make it easier to create a ceiling with ‘mini’ baffles.”
Crucially,
HeartFelt®’s excellent acoustic properties remain unchanged with the new panel
dimensions and module measurements.
Architect
Menno Geenen, of the Common Affairs bureau in Amsterdam, chose HeartFelt®’s new range for
the renovation of Tilburg’s city hall. He applied the felt ceiling system in
both the public areas and office spaces, using three different depths and two
earth tones. “You really can play around more with the material now,” says
Geenen.
“In Tilburg, by
varying the depths we are creating a whimsical design for the ceiling. The use
of alternating depths really brings the design to life.”
Acoustic
propertiesHeartFelt®’s acoustic properties were also important to Geenen.
“It has a lot to do with today’s activity-based working, which has made spaces
more and more open,” he said. “The open plan office has been on the rise for
some time now. One of the consequences is that you have to think more carefully
about getting the right solution for sound absorption in these open spaces.”
Hunter
Douglas Architectural introduced HeartFelt® in 2016. Its modular linear felt ceiling system with
unique design and sustainability qualities is made from felt, a naturally soft
material, with a warm appearance and has excellent acoustic properties. It is
also Cradle to Cradle-certified.
