Our ears never rest – we are constantly taking in new sounds. In a world that is getting louder all the time, noise is one of the greatest strains that people have to deal with. Acoustics experts agree: sounds have an enormous impact on human well-being and productivity. This applies to commercial properties in particular. Workspaces and communication areas, as well as quiet zones that have been consciously designed and structured with carpets not only enable an individual approach to interaction and discretion, they help above all to relieve our auditory senses. At BAU in Munich in January 2017, OBJECT CARPET presented the latest product highlights which not only make a visual statement in floor design but which also excel with their superb acoustic properties.
GRACE was one such product celebrating its premiere. Elegant and extremely durable, the new generation of frieze carpets made of Antron® carpet fibres gives every room a unique appearance with finely nuanced melange effects. The interplay between matte and shiny finishes makes for a striking appearance which is further emphasised by a voluminous-looking surface structure. But that’s not all: as an unbeatable noise absorber, GRACE in a carpet tile format also impresses with its excellent acoustic values in terms of sound absorption levels and impact sound reduction, because it is produced with a backing of BlackThermo® felt Acoustic Plus. GRACE is perfect for the new trend of “Shaping Spaces”: the flexible and high-quality acoustic tiles and carpets are extremely well-suited to creating coordinated spatial zones. Furthermore, they can be installed quickly and easily without permanent adhesives and are an excellent choice for people with allergies: free of bitumen, latex, and PVS, and low in odours and emissions, they contribute to a healthy room climate. They are also tested by TÜV and certified by GuT and Blue Angel. Whether as an acoustic tile, carpet strips, or coordinated RUGX – GRACE always delivers customised solutions.
At BAU 2017, in line with the concept “anything goes”, OBJECT CARPET showed how easy and convenient it is to use intelligent and creative ideas to design and implement the “shaping spaces” on the floor. To this end, OBJECT CARPET offers a wide range of different carpet styles with a myriad of qualities, designs, and colours, once more underlining the label’s expertise and strength. For example, carpet strips and tiles can be combined as desired. OBJECT CARPET even goes one step further: on its website, architects and planners can simulate different combinations with the configurator tool, experiencing at a glance how different “shaping spaces” look in various surroundings.
The FREESTILE carpet tile presented last year is also particularly suitable for zoning applications. With 16 intelligent designs and 64 colour shades, as well as the option of installing the tiles in a patterned arrangement, this carpet tile opens up an enormous range of design options. As resilient and minimalist as hard flooring, it still offers the reliable advantages of a woven textile surface in terms of walking comfort and health. The environmental benefits are also remarkable: the carpet tile is made of 100% PET, is pollutant-free, and is completely recyclable. FREESTILE thus proves to be forward-looking in its overall design: a carpet tile that combines innovative design, excellent utility, and sustainable environmental management at the highest level.
