Interior design: Cundall and Office Principles
Project coordination: Cundall
Photography: Office Principles
Year of the project: 2024
Products used in the project: VANK_ELLIPSE acoustic wall panels

 

Case Study: Improving acoustic comfort and sustainable design with VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE acoustic panels

Cundall, an international engineering firm specializing in sustainable design, decided to renovate their Birmingham office after flood damage. The goal was to create a functional space that would simultaneously highlight their commitment to acoustic engineering and sustainable development. VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE acoustic panels became a key element, integrated with the modern office design.
 

Challenges

  • Acoustic Optimization: Ensuring high acoustic comfort in conference rooms and meeting areas.

  • Sustainable Materials: Using environmentally friendly solutions aligned with the company's values.

  • Aesthetics: Creating a modern and visually attractive interior.
     

Solution

The application of VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE panels allowed for achieving all design goals. This innovative solution combines excellent acoustic properties, ecological materials, and unique design.
 

Key features of VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE panels:

  • Excellent Sound Absorption: The three-dimensional structure of the panels effectively reduces noise and improves speech intelligibility (sound absorption coefficient αw = 0.90).

  • Ecological Materials: Panels made of flax and hemp bio-composite support the circular economy concept.

  • Design Flexibility: Available in various 3D patterns (GLOBE, COLUMN, LENS), allowing for the creation of original wall arrangements.
     

Installation in a working office

The project presented several challenges. Work had to be carried out in an operational office, requiring precise coordination to minimize disruptions to daily activities. VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE panels proved to be the ideal solution due to their ease of installation and flexibility.

The installation process was quick and quiet, allowing office activities to continue without significant interruptions. Additionally, their intuitive design enabled efficient implementation, even in an environment requiring quick adaptation. The collaboration between the design and installation teams went smoothly, and the panels integrated perfectly with other acoustic solutions, maintaining visual and functional coherence.
 

Panels in the conference room - comfort in modern spaces

VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE panels were installed in a key area of the office — the conference room. In modern spaces dominated by glass and hard materials, acoustic challenges are particularly noticeable: reverberation, echo, and concentration difficulties can significantly reduce meeting effectiveness. In such situations, the panels help employees by:

  • Improving Speech Intelligibility: Facilitating presentations and video conferences by eliminating sound disturbances.

  • Increasing Concentration: Noise reduction promotes focus and efficiency during brainstorming sessions or long meetings.

  • Creating a Friendly Atmosphere: With their soft, three-dimensional forms, the panels give the interior a warm and aesthetic character, balancing the starkness of walls and glass.
     

Effects

  • Better Acoustic Quality: Reduction of echo and improvement of acoustic comfort in meeting rooms.

  • Sustainable Development in Practice: The panels emphasize the company's commitment to environmental protection.

  • Modern Appearance: The design added dynamism and professionalism to the interior.
     

Summary

The Cundall project in Birmingham demonstrates how functionality, aesthetics, and ecology can be combined. Thanks to VANK ELLIPSE_GLOBE panels, it was possible to create a space conducive to effective work and acoustic comfort, with respect for the environment.

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