8 Sleek Ways to Soften Sound

Featured in Metropolis Magazine.

In the past, successful acoustical treatments remained out of sight and out of mind. Today, product companies are offering innovative solutions that incorporate lighting and space-defining elements to enhance commercial interiors. Here are some of the latest offerings that dampen sound while amplifying design.

01 PANTHEON

TURF

Turf'1new ceiling product Pantheon is designed to sculpt the ceiling plane and can be supported using a standard tee grid. It features a coffered form that can be configured with open and closed tiles to create graphic patterns and is available in standard 24-by-24-inch tiles finished with nine-millimeter PET felt in a range of colors and textures. turf.design

02 STALIK ACOUSTIC PENDANT LUXXBOX

A modular collection of linear, cylindrical light fixtures with acoustic properties, Stalik is designed lo be clustered or dispersed throughout open workspaces. Featuring an inner recycled PET structure and sustainably sourced New Zealand wool exterior, Stalik is available in three heights and 77 color options. An unlit

baffle version is also available for applications in which sound absorption and spatial division are top priorities. luxxbox.com

03 ECOUSTIC WEAVE HANG UP UNIKA VAEV

In collaboration with lnstyle, Unika Vaev introduces the Ecoustic Weave Hang Up. Helping to define zones within open-plan spaces, the suspended acoustic screen is crafted from Cradle to Cradle Certified PET, available in 24 colorways, and achieves a noise reduction coefficient (NRC} of 0.95. The company also offers the Ecoustic Weave Ceiling Tile, which reimagines drop ceiling grids with an intricate interlaced design that creates a dynamic play of light and shadow. unikavaev.com

04 XAF CUMULUS 3D CLOUD CARNEGIE

The latest addition to Carnegie's XAF Clouds collection, the XAF Cumulus 3D Cloud has a sculptural silhouette, measuring 55 inches wide, 20 inches high, and 4.75 inches deep. The product is backed with Kirei's recycled PETand finished in proprietary plant-based Xorel fabric.

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05 ACOUSTIC DIAL

LIGHTART

A drum light fixture wrapped in vertical fins, Acoustic Dial delivers noise absorption while making a striking visual impact. Available in multiple sizes, styles, and colors, it's an instant statement piece appropriate for workplaces, hospitality environments, and education settings. The shades feature nine-millimeter-thick Sola Felt, a PET material manufactured with 50 percent postconsumer recycled content.

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06 X-FELT

B.A.UX

Inspired by Japanese Zen gardens, X-FELT is a collection of acoustic panels and tiles featuring precision-cut patterns that infuse spaces with a sense of calm. The collection meets rigorous fire safety standards while eliminating the need for harmful fire-retardant treatments. X-FELT is made from GRS-certified PET that is fully recyclable through the BAUX Circle Program.

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07 NEST BAFFLE

FlLZFELT

Nest Baffle is a series of hanging acoustic panels made from 100 percent biodegradable and compostable wool felt. The contoured panels come in half-round, quarter-round, and linear formats, allowing for multiple configurations. Available in 95 colors, the collection offers an NRC of 0.70 and meets the criteria for the Living Building Challenge and California Prop 65 compliance.

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08 PIXELS

IMPACT ACOUSTIC

Designed by Rafa Ortega. Pixels is a retractable room divider system that offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic vertical blind. With adjustable, vertically suspended lamellas, it provides glare and privacy control while supporting spatial and acoustic zoning. Available in four designs and 36 colors, Pixels can be used along window walls or as freestanding dividers in open-plan environments.

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