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NEW WALL AND CEILING PANEL RANGE
Oggie ’ s Scandipanel oak acoustic wall and ceiling panels combine functionality and aesthetics to enhance any space . The visible veneer is made from high-quality oak wood and these 21 x 605 x 2,400mm panels are not only visually appealing but also provide excellent sound absorption . The natural properties of oak , such as durability and resistance to wear , make these panels ideal for both residential and commercial applications . Designed to reduce echo and reverberation , they create a more pleasant and acoustically balanced environment . Their sleek and modern design offers a versatile and timeless solution for those looking to improve the sound quality and overall ambiance of any room . Installation is hassle-free , with various mounting options available to suit different wall and ceiling types . Their natural beauty , durability , and acoustic properties make them a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects . Pricing starts from R1,680 Ex VAT per panel . www . oggieflooring . com
TREND GROUP COMPLETES IMPACT FITOUT AT CENTURY CITY IN RECORD EIGHT WEEKS
Office interior design and refurbishment specialist Trend Group finished the 1,900m 2 design-and-build fitout for Impact at Century City in Cape Town in a record eight weeks . “ It has been completed successfully ,” says Western Cape Director Lloyd Stocks . Impact ’ s new home is bold , playful , and completely reflective of its brand and culture . The quick turnaround for the project is testament to Trend Group ’ s one-stop design and build approach . “ The benefit for our clients when partnering with us is our ability to understand and interpret their needs , and design incredible workspaces , while implementing these seamlessly on time and on budget .”
Impact , a partnership management platform , turned to Trend Group for its new offices . The brief for the design intent was to be unconventional , fun , and quirky . “ We used the clean industrial structure for our palette combined with art , colour , and unusual creative elements to bring the space to life ,” explains Stocks . The Trend team worked closely with the Impact MD and Head of Marketing to understand the company ’ s culture as well as elements that would appeal to their staff .
The design concept is based on Impact ’ s circular logo , which is brought through in various ways from the round entrance doorway to reception , a think tank ball pit , bleacher seats , acoustic panels , and furniture . Stocks highlights that the design motif came about after the team gained an understanding of how the staff interacted and operated .
“ They often huddle in teams and collaborate as groups in a ‘ circle ’. We also used this motif throughout the space to create soft and interesting lines . Their office space has a full view of Table Mountain , so we further used the circular motif by creating a circular tunnel leading from the waiting area into the offices , which focuses one on the magnificent view ,” says Stocks .
There is plenty of natural daylight and an array of biophilic elements throughout the working areas . The bulk of the office space has glass shopfronts and magnificent views . The design intent was therefore to position the open plan desking along these perimeters to enhance the user experience by utilising natural light and taking advantage of the views . “ We also incorporated a large amount of greenery in strategic areas to separate zones and soften areas ,” points out Stocks . www . trendgroup . co . za
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