AKUSTIKPLUS, Hourglass
akustikplus is known as an expert for precisely tailored acoustic solutions when it comes to quality and aesthetic appeal. Again and again - the German company proves that their products are more than just sound absorbers. They are design-elements for interior fittings and should be seen as a part of high-quality room concepts.
Let´s take a closer look at an outstanding project they had in the Netherlands.
The Hourglass, in the Zuidas banking and business district, is a striking mixed-used construction project in the heart of Amsterdam.
The elegant swaying silhouette of the building is modelled on an hourglass and is considered to be the namesake of the 19-story high-rise. The design comes from the architectural office Dam & Partners Architecten.
With an almost iconic architecture - inspired by Brancusi‘s geometric works of art - and a natural stone facade, a building that is both timeless and contemporary, was designed. The economical use of materials is giving the Hourglass a classic and international appearance. The Hourglass is a differently used construction project with modern offices, an elegant hotel, first-class restaurants and bars as well as many shopping opportunities.
Open office concepts are becoming more and more popular. Modern working environments are designed to give space and the opportunity of changing workplaces to the employees. Excellent acoustics and a contemporary architectural implementation is what you find when visiting the Hourglass.
The staircases and wall claddings between the levels were acoustically effective. The sound-absorbing elements are elegantly presented here. A subtle and almost invisible micro-perforation „finest“ was chosen for this project. The surface finish in European (smoked) oak looks high-quality and creates a warm and natural feeling of space despite the large floor space and high ceilings.
Furthermore, the products are taken into account in various applications in interior design in order to implement an integrated and suitable room concept.
You are welcome to check out more references on their website www.akustik-plus.com
