INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
STUNNING NEW PROJECTS WITH ELEGANT ACOUSTIC DESIGN
Danish manufactured Troldtekt panels are commonly specified throughout the UK and Europe to improve the interior acoustic environment . Two recent Danish projects are the transformation of an old building into a car dealer ’ s offices for Karvil Biler , while the other is an extension of Randers Architects ’ own headquarters into a mix of offices and exclusive residential units .
Both projects use Troldtekt ® line with its perfectly symmetrical vertical lines to balance walls and ceilings with great aesthetics , conveying warmth and providing a modern look coupled with high performance sound absorption .
For the Architects ’ washrooms , Troldtekt ® line was chosen to add visual vibrancy to the rooms . It also exhibits different appearances depending on the angle from which the wall surfaces are viewed . The edges have been milled where the panels meet the ceiling , around electrical sockets and switches and also at floor level where bamboo skirting has been integrated . All have been elegantly cut to ensure a neat finish and fine detailing .
create a coherent look . The milled grooves have a visually calming effect and contrast well with the new raw concrete floor ,” the project manager explained .
Troldtekt ® line forms nine acoustic solutions that make up the “ design solutions ” range which combines the best ideals of form and function . Founded on the Cradle to Cradle design concept , 100 % Troldtekt ’ s natural wood wool panels are manufactured in a new state-of-the-art production facility . With a variety of different surfaces and colours , they can be supplied in the FSC ® 100 % category ( FSC ® C115450 ) contributing to a building ’ s BREEAM , DGNB and LEED rating .
In addition to their high sound absorption and tactile surface , the panels offer high durability and low cost life cycle performance , as well as inherent sustainability . They are also a natural , breathable material which can absorb and release moisture , which is why they have been awarded an Allergy Friendly Product Award by Allergy UK .
In the car dealers , Troldtekt ® line was selected in order to enhance and benefit the whole indoor climate . “ We wanted to
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TAKING THE RIGHT STEPS TO COMBAT FIRE
Premier Loft ladders ’ growing range of fire rated loft ladders offer the benefits of increased warmth retention and safe access , whilst providing up to 120 minutes of fire protection .
Over the past couple of years , Premier Loft Ladders has introduced several new loft ladders to its product range . A great example of these are the innovative Klimatec 160 Passivhaus , Isotec and Isotec 200 ( pictured ) loft ladders . All feature high strength steel ladders and offer superb thermal insulation . Also , they all benefit from fire-resistant hatch boxes ( the Isotec offering up to 120 minutes protection ). Furthermore , the Klimatec 160 is certified for use in passive buildings .
These new products accompany the already well-established fire-rated products on offer from Premier Loft Ladders , including the popular Supreme loft ladder range , as well as the compact MiniLine . These concertina loft ladders feature high strength components and counter-balanced operation , making access to loft space , plant rooms or a flat roof terrace safe and easy .
Furthermore , Premier Loft Ladders have recently released a new range of BIM models . These make it even easier for architects and designers to specify the perfect fire-rated loft ladder their project . The BIM objects are available in both Revit and IFC format .
Visit Premier Loft Ladders web site to explore their full range of fire rated loft ladders www . premierloftladders . co . uk / product-range / fire-resistant-loft-ladders / T . 0345 9000 195 E . sales @ premierloftladders . co . uk
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