Design with your ears

Transform spaces with acoustics

Acoustics is still often seen as a technical obstacle in design processes. Something that “also needs to be fixed”. But what if we turn it around? What if acoustics is not the final part of the design, but rather the creative starting point? In this blog post, we explain why sound experience is a powerful design tool that takes not only aesthetics, but also user well-being and experience to a higher level.

The silent power of acoustics

Every room has a sound. A café can be bustling with energy, an office can feel whisper-quiet, and a hotel lobby can welcome you with a warm, muted atmosphere. This is no coincidence, but the result of conscious choices in materials, shapes and layout. Sound influences how people feel, how they behave and, for example, how long they want to stay somewhere.

Research shows that acoustics have a direct influence on stress levels, concentration and social interaction. In an office environment, good acoustics increase productivity; in a restaurant, it contributes to atmosphere and intelligibility; in a hospital, it reduces anxiety and promotes recovery. In other words: sound is not a side issue, but an essential part of spatial experience.

From disability to experience

Traditionally, acoustics were often solved with boring ceiling panels or visible foam panels. But times have changed. Thanks to innovations in material use and product design, acoustic solutions are now fully integrated into the aesthetic concept. And that offers opportunities for architects and interior designers to enrich spaces.

This includes innovative, acoustic panels that combine depth, texture and sound absorption, acoustic curtain systems, room dividers with high-quality steel trolley wheels with stoppers or a acoustic workspace for six people made of recycled cardboard. Each element contributes to the overall picture and sound quality of the room.

Design freedom through the choice of materials

The key to successful acoustic integration lies in freedom of choice. Materials such as PET rim, wood wool and recycled fabrics offer endless combinations of color, texture, and shape. And thanks to modular systems, almost all forms can be realized — from organic to geometric, from modest to distinct.

At Akoesta, we specialize in delving into the design ideas that are being developed. Together with architects and interior designers, we look at the overall picture: what is the intended atmosphere? How will the space used? What are the acoustic challenges? Based on this, we develop solutions that are not only effective, but also contribute to the identity of the interior.

Design with your ears

Acoustics deserves a seat at the design table. Not as a necessary evil, but as an opportunity to enhance experience, comfort and character. By letting sound and design go hand in hand, spaces are created that are right; visually and audibly.

At Akoesta, we specialize in helping designers and architects make that translation. Because good sounding spaces are not only more pleasant to work, live or relax in, but also more beautiful to look at.

Do you want to know how our approach helps to enhance the acoustics in your design? Take contact join us and discover the creative possibilities.

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