THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE. A point that should be mandatory in the briefing of any architecture and interior design project and of which we seem to be more and more aware.
Proof of this is the concern for acoustics and how the so-called acoustic panels, whose use until not long ago was reserved for music venues/spaces and recording studios, have become increasingly frequent protagonists in walls and ceilings of restaurants, offices and other public or common areas where the quality of our conversations or comfort to facilitate concentration at work is valued.
Noise pollution is not a problem that comes only from outside the room and that we can combat with good insulation and optimal enclosures. Generally, this pollution is caused by reverberation, a natural phenomenon to which we are accustomed in our daily lives, and that, although in large spaces or for musical purposes favors the experience of sound, it is perceived as annoying in other areas.
For this reason, there are spaces in which it is necessary to control the acoustic absorption capacity, which leads us to search for new materials and production processes that allow the performance, finishes and aesthetics of the acoustic absorption elements to be completely adapted to the environment and the requirements of the space where they will be placed. Improving the quality of the interior acoustics of buildings without sacrificing aesthetics has become a necessity.
A clear and beautiful example of the ornamental and aesthetic customization of a building, in conjunction with functionality to achieve acoustic comfort, is the intervention in Antoni Gaudí’s renovated Casa Batlló in the heart of Barcelona. The project by the prominent architect Kengo Kuma, for which 164,000 linear meters of Kriskadecor chain have been used, achieves excellent design and architectural solutions.
The volumes formed with our aluminum links cover walls and ceilings, generating organic shapes perfectly integrated into the environment and creating a unique ambience and enveloping sensation.
The structure, which also serves as a support for the chains, is made up of micro-perforated acoustic panels that absorb sound and reduce reverberation in the large room where they are located, allowing total versatility when it comes to achieving:
- Sound absorption indexes according to UNE-EN ISO 354.
- Reaction to fire properties according to UNE-EN 13501-1.
- 100% customizable colors and shapes.
- Use of sustainable materials.
This solution has been developed by our Design and Innovation team, which accompanies our clients from the beginning to the end of the project to ensure that their idea materializes to perfection. This is done through technical and design advice or, as in this case, the assessment of special structures so that, in addition to an optimal visual result, the project meets the technical requirements and adds value to the work.
We are working to standardize this option. Each project will be treated as a special case. More information at info@kriskadecor.com.
