Soft Cells booklet 2018
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Introducing Soft Cells Soft Cells are acoustic panels which can be mounted both on walls and ceilings. Available in customisable sizes, shapes and colours, and upholstered in Kvadrat textiles, they can be seamlessly integrated into any design scheme. Soft Cells bring acoustic comfort, aesthetic excellence and tactile surfaces into a space. In doing so, they provide a solution to the acoustic challenges of modern architecture and promote productivity. Sustainably designed and durable, Soft Cells frames are made with a minimum of 40% recycled aluminium. They include a patented tensioning...

Soft Cells at a glance Description – Acoustic panels – Infinite design and customisation opportunities – Look good for years due to patented tensioning mechanism – Come with a 10-year product warranty Architectural support – End-to-end project management – Contact with acousticians – Guidance on specifications and integration – Assistance with building regulations – Advice on textiles and suitability for different spaces – Delivery of drawing documentation files – Input to sustainability programmes – Computational design – Provide CE marking / Declaration of Performace documentation Sizes –...

Aesthetic excellence – Choice of over 200 colours – broad selection of Kvadrat textiles that have been tested A for acoustic performance – Unaffected by humidity or temperature Acoustic performance – Class A, Class B or Class C (ISO 354) sound absorption possible – an be calibrated with an acoustician to meet roomC specific requirements Sustainability – Frames are made from a minimum of 40% recycled aluminium – Contribute to all major environmental building certification schemes, including DGNB, BREEAM and HQE Client: Europlaza Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Architecture and design: Hof

Acoustic comfort Our senses fundamentally shape how we experience the world. A comfortable acoustic environment enhances well-being and motivation. A space with poor acoustics has the opposite effect. Optimising acoustic quality can be challenging for today’s architects: the hard surfaces associated with contemporary building designs, such as glass and concrete, can lead to increased reverberation and cause ‘acoustic smog’. Soft Cells provide an ideal solution. Whatever the design concept, they can be specified to deliver Class A, Class B or Class C sound absorption. This enables you to...

Expert end-to-end support When you choose Soft Cells you get expert support on performance, integration and functionality at every stage of the process – from initial planning to installation. The Kvadrat Soft Cells network combines the benefits of a global presence with local insight. Our team has in-depth knowledge of building regulations, acoustics, architecture and design, and can assist with: – Building regulations – Technical documents for tender specifications – Budget optimisation – Selecting textiles – Training your installers – Providing drawing documentation files – Connecting...

Fixture integration Soft Cells can easily be combined with other technical service systems such as power plugs, ventilation aggregates, sprinklers and AV equipment without losing acoustic performance or aesthetic appearance.

Extraordinary design flexibility Soft Cells are customisable to any shape to suit all acoustic, project-specific and market needs. The frames allow for the textile’s tension to be optimised according to the size, shape, orientation and curvature (if required) of the panel. It is also simple to update Soft Cells to meet new design requirements. Quick to install, they can just as easily be dismounted, reupholstered and reinstalled. The design of the frames allows for this process to be repeated as often as required.

Safety and CE marking Safety is paramount at Kvadrat Soft Cells. Our customers can always have total confidence in our products. For ceiling and high walls installations, Soft Cells carry the CE marking, which indicates that the manufacturer or importer claims compliance with the relevant EU legislation. In practice, the CE marking confirms the Soft Cells have been tested for reaction to fire, asbestos content and formaldehyde emissions. It also ensures we can provide the supporting documentation. Client: An investment company Location: London, United Kingdom Architecture and design: OMA

Textiles as an architectural tool Textiles introduce colour and a tactile quality. They can change the ambience of a room instantly. They are a means to add personality, softness and natural materials to a space, thereby enhancing the sense of well-being. On a purely practical level, textiles also bring many valuable benefits. They enable you to segment or unite different areas of a space, and can help to optimise light conditions. Finally, they enhance acoustic conditions, making for a more comfortable, productive environment. Soft Cells seamlessly fit any design concept due to the...

Sustainable design Soft Cells are designed for optimal sustainability. Consequently, they contribute to major environmental building certification schemes – notably, DGNB, LEED, BREEAM and HQE. Supporting this, the Kvadrat Soft Cells team can advise on specifying Soft Cells and textiles in order to gain environmental certification. In doing so, they work closely with architects and interior designers. Made with a minimum of 40% recycled aluminium, Soft Cells are long-lasting. Due to their patented tensioning mechanism, they are unaffected by humidity and temperature. Moreover, they can be...

Types of Soft Cells Different projects have different acoustic requirements. Reflecting this, there are four types of Soft Cells panels, which offer varying levels of performance. This ensures that, whatever the acoustic challenges of the space in question, there is a Soft Cells solution to match. The four types of Soft Cells all share the same patented tensioning mechanism, aluminium frame and front textile layer. Soft Cells Standard Delivers Class C to D conditioning between 200–4000 Hertz Soft Cells Broadline Delivers Class A conditioning between 125–5000 Hertz Soft Cells Lowtone...