Architect and Builder September/October 2015 | Page 58
Optima Baffles
Curves Pioneered by
Armstrong Ceilings
Armstrong Ceilings has stolen an industry first with the launch of curved
mineral baffles to enhance its existing range of rectangular ones
T
he mineral Optima Baffles Curves
feature all the benefits of the
traditional rectangular ones but
with the added twist of a unique waveform
edge which allows designers to create a
fresh aesthetic without compromising
acoustic performance.
Armstrong’s original range of mineral and
metal rectangular baffles was very well
received by architects and specifiers and the
new curved mineral range retains the
mineral baffles’ signature feature of prefitted and re-positionable spiral anchors for
easy alignment and installation, saving subcontractors time on site.
Especially suitable for large open spaces
with contemporary exposed soffits such as
transport hubs, schools and offices, the new
curved baffles are ready to fix from a
standard suspension grid or direct from
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the soffit to give easy plenum access,
arrayed or staggered for an even more
exciting dynamic.
Available in two sizes and painted white
on all edges for high light reflectance of
87%, the new curved baffles provide sound
absorption on all surfaces, either as a
“planar” absorber when installed as a linear
array, or as a “discreet” absorber when
installed as separate decorative elements.
Manufactured from 80% recycled
content and 90% resistant to humidity, they
bring a peerless aesthetic to any large open
areas where normal suspended grid fixing
is not possible, being particularly ideal for
low-energy buildings using high thermal
mass construction techniques, naturally lit
areas with skylights, or higher-profile areas
where a distinctive but economical acoustic
solution is required.
Armstrong’s new Optima Baffles Curves
are also available in any RAL colour and in
bespoke sizes and shapes for refurbishment
as well as new-build projects and are
supported by CAD drawings available from
www.armstrong-ceilings.co.za
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