Designer sound-absorbing panels
Acoustic comfort, aesthetics and customisation
Improving the acoustics of a space no longer means adding technical elements that are difficult to integrate. Designer sound-absorbing panels make it possible to control echo and reverberation while turning acoustic comfort into a natural part of the architectural project.
In many contemporary spaces – homes, offices, restaurants, showrooms and contract environments – acoustics are often considered only after the architecture and furnishings have already been defined. The result can be a visually refined space that is less comfortable from an acoustic point of view.
Designer sound-absorbing panels make it possible to address acoustic performance, aesthetics and integration into the space at the same time.
When acoustic comfort meets design
For many years, acoustic panels were perceived mainly as technical elements. Today they can become surfaces, materials and volumes that contribute to the visual and perceptual quality of a space.
Acoustic treatment can therefore be designed to interact with:
- architecture and proportions;
- materials and finishes;
- light and colours;
- furnishings;
- the function of the space.
The panel does not necessarily need to be hidden: it can become part of the architectural language of the space.
DO YOU HAVE A SPACE TO IMPROVE?
The configurator helps you describe your space and understand which acoustic solution may be most suitable. If you prefer, you can also contact us directly.
Decorative acoustic panels: when function becomes part of the space
Decorative acoustic panels represent an evolution of the traditional sound-absorbing element: in addition to controlling sound reflections, they can contribute directly to the aesthetic composition of an interior.
Colours, shapes, textured surfaces and customised graphics make it possible to transform acoustic treatment into an intentional visual element, coordinated with the project or used as a distinctive feature.
The result is a solution in which function and aesthetics are not treated separately, but developed as parts of the same project.
Not just aesthetics: acoustic performance remains essential
Even in panels with a strong design focus, acoustic performance remains fundamental. The aim is to increase the absorption of surfaces and help reduce sound reflections and reverberation within the room.
Among Garvan Acoustic solutions, Surface™ panels use a polyester fibre sound-absorbing element with a density of 60 kg/m³.
The overall effectiveness of the treatment also depends on the installed surface area, panel positioning, the characteristics of the space and the desired acoustic result.
Customisation: every space is different
Every environment has its own characteristics, making customisation an important part of the acoustic project.
Designer sound-absorbing panels can be adapted according to:
- the dimensions and proportions of the space;
- the colour palette;
- existing materials and finishes;
- the desired level of visual presence;
- the type of project, residential or contract;
- the installation method.
Customisation therefore makes it possible to coordinate the panel with the identity of the interior without having to choose between aesthetics and function.
Materica™ finishes, fabrics and graphic prints
The surface finish plays an important role in the way the panel is perceived within the space. Garvan Acoustic offers different options to adapt the sound-absorbing element to the visual language of the project.
These include Materica™ finishes such as Materica CEMENT™ and Materica WALL™, fabric ECO™ covering and the possibility of using custom high-resolution graphic prints.
The panel can therefore have a discreet, coordinated appearance or become a decorative surface with a strong visual presence.
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Download the dedicated PDFs to explore available materials, finishes and ideas for customised graphic printing.
Garvan Art: the panel as an expressive surface
Customisation can go beyond colours and finishes. With Garvan Art, the sound-absorbing panel can become a surface dedicated to imagery, graphics and artistic expression.
Combining acoustic function with visual content makes it possible to create walls and compositions in which the treatment contributes directly to the identity of the space.
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Walls, ceilings and suspended ceilings
Panels can be used in different configurations and positions within the environment. Walls and ceilings are the main surfaces on which sound-absorbing treatment can be distributed.
Working on several planes makes it possible to integrate the solution even when architectural constraints are present or when certain surfaces need to remain free.
The acoustic treatment can therefore become a decorative wall, a suspended composition or be integrated into suspended ceiling solutions.
Where do designer sound-absorbing panels provide the greatest value?
These solutions are particularly suitable for environments where acoustic comfort and aesthetics need to coexist.
- homes, especially open-plan areas, living rooms and spaces with large reflective surfaces;
- restaurants and hospitality, where comfort contributes directly to the overall experience;
- offices and meeting rooms, where acoustics, communication and interior design need to work together;
- showrooms and retail spaces, where every surface contributes to the identity of the environment;
- contract spaces, where customisation and architectural integration play a central role;
- audiovisual environments, where room acoustics contribute to the quality of the experience.
Made in Italy sound-absorbing panels
Designing and manufacturing in Italy allows Garvan Acoustic to maintain a direct relationship between technical development, manufacturing processes and aesthetic research.
The result is an approach in which the panel is developed as part of the overall project, with the possibility of working with different configurations, surfaces and finishes.
Garvan sound-absorbing collections
Garvan collections are designed to integrate acoustic performance, design, materials and customisation into a single design language.
Not simply technical elements, but surfaces that can become part of architecture and interior design.
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Frequently asked questions about designer sound-absorbing panels
What is the difference between a sound-absorbing panel and a decorative acoustic panel?
The acoustic function may be the same. The term decorative acoustic panel mainly emphasises the possibility of integrating the treatment into interior design through shapes, colours, finishes and customised graphics.
Can sound-absorbing panels be customised?
Yes. Depending on the selected solution, different sizes, colours, textured surfaces, coverings and graphic printing options are available.
Can acoustic panels also be installed on ceilings?
Yes. Sound-absorbing treatment can be distributed across walls and ceilings through different configurations and installation systems according to the characteristics of the project.
Can sound-absorbing panels become decorative elements?
Yes. Colours, compositions, Materica™ finishes and customised graphics allow the panel to play a visual role within the space in addition to its acoustic function.
Acoustic comfort and design in the same project
Designer sound-absorbing panels represent a different way of approaching the quality of interior spaces. Acoustic performance does not have to be added at the end of the project, but can be integrated into the architecture through surfaces, materials, colours and compositions.
When acoustic performance and aesthetics are designed together, the treatment becomes part of the space itself.
DO YOU HAVE A SPACE TO IMPROVE?
The configurator helps you describe your space and understand which acoustic solution may be most suitable. If you prefer, you can also contact us directly.
