Six quietening acoustic products that instil calm in interiors

The following products, ranging from work pods to solid panels, are among recent sound-dampening items published on our Showroom section. Products with acoustic features are specified by designers in order to maintain calm and quiet in busy environments. They are especially useful and widely used in offices and workplaces, where they help to enhance focus and productivity. Read on to find out more about the acoustic items in this selection. Mews pods by Boss Design 11 different size formats comprise this collection of office booths by British furniture brand Boss Design. Mews pods feature ribbed privacy glass, as well as adjustable light, noise and ventilation levels to create a comfortable and productive working environment. Space Gen 2 office pods by Silen Estonian brand Silen‘s Space Gen 2 collection of office pods are made from a pioneering cassette system, meaning that its 50-per-cent-recycled-aluminium frame can withstand multiple disassemblies, relocations and reassemblies. It also features a signature “floating roof”, which the brand says enhances air flow, as well as acoustic properties to maintain privacy and focus during calls and work sessions. Collective RailLock ceiling system by The Collective Aesthetic interest and sound dampening meet in this ceiling-mounted system by British company The Collective. Collective RailLock comprises slabs and fins made from PET felt and aluminium fixings, which come in various shapes and colourways to fit diverse interior styles. New QYOS acoustic pods by Actiu Spanish workplace furniture manufacturer Actiu has evolved its QYOS acoustic pods to allow for enhanced customisation options and control when in use. A choice of exterior panels and planters and interior options, including soft or hard seating, various table heights and screen mounts meet climate and acoustic controls for enhanced user experience. New Jetson pods by Mute Office furniture brand Mute has further updated its Jetson office pod range to enhance the booths’ versatility and configurability. New Jetson pods now feature more options for wall configurations – ranging from mainly glazed to solid, opaque walls – and come in a choice of 24 colourways. Zonify Wall and Zonify Table by Studio Stockholm for Zilenzio Acoustic solutions brand Zilenzio worked with Studio Stockholm on Zonify Wall – a large, wall-mounted acoustic panel – and matching Zonify Table, which has a side-lit smaller screen for use as a desk backboard. Both products feature pleated fabric, forming a dimensional surface that plays with light and shadow as well as absorbing sound for a quieter and calmer interior. Read more