THE SCIENCE BEHIND GOOD ACOUSTICS
INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
BJELIN SHOWS NEW PRODUCTS AT CDW
Stand : PC9 Visitors to the Bjelin stand at Clerkenwell Design Week will have the opportunity to see at first hand the latest innovations in hardened wood flooring .
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As with all products from Bjelin , these include the latest technical developments from industry leading innovators and sister company Välinge Innovation , which developed the world ’ s first mechanical locking system for wood and laminate flooring .
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The company will be showing a new range for the UK market , joining the existing Woodura hardened wood flooring portfolio , as well as previewing other products for later release in 2024 . The new Contrast Collection comprises a palette of five different colourways – Desert , Vapor , Silver , Ivory and Granite . These leverage the existing hues and tones within the wood to create stunning contrasts , while blending with the existing hardened wood 3.0 range . The new range is now available in the XL size , 206mm x 2200mm , in Spačva oak . This type of oak , which is sustainably sourced from Croatia with FSC certification , is renowned for its stunning beauty and distinctive grain .
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The new workspace at AstraZeneca UK ’ s head office in Kings Cross , London has been designed by Ekho Studio and spans over 21,000 square feet across two floors . The company wanted to use its new King ’ s Cross HQ to drive collaboration and innovation further with its relocation to London ’ s new ‘ Knowledge Quarter ’ bringing them closer to their broad network of healthcare partners to enable them to work in ambitious , purpose-led partnerships .
As part of the stunning design , Ekho Studio used Troldtekt ’ s acoustic wood wool panelling as part of the specification to combat issues around acoustics and reverberating sound . The design embraced a lot of hard surfaces - from break-out areas and open plan offices stretching around meeting rooms . This , coupled with the full-height windows to maximise natural light all have an impact on acoustic performance .
Troldtekt acoustic panels are available in a variety of different surfaces and colours and combine sound absorption with a tactile surface . With an expected life cycle of at least 50 years and resistance to humidity and impact , they are available in various sizes and four grades , from extreme fine to coarse . The panels can be left untreated or painted in almost any RAL colour . Depending on the panel specified , reaction to fire is
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classed in accordance with EN 13501 as B-s1 , d0 or A2- s1 , d0 respectively .
Cradle to Cradle Certified ® at Gold level , Troldtekt wood wool acoustic panels are manufactured using wood from certified forests ( PEFC™ and FSC ® C115450 ) and can contribute positively to a building ’ s BREEAM , WELL or LEED points .
Samples , case studies and technical guidance is available from www . troldtekt . com
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