Waves

 

Waves is an acoustic curtain by Kvadrat Acoustics, created to support the rising architectural focus on adaptive reuse and the transformation of industrial and commercial sites into multipurpose spaces for work, culture and living.

 
 

Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing building structures, Waves provides a flexible acoustic solution that creates private spaces, with elevated aural and visual comfort, within larger environments.  

Initially offered as a custom-made solution, Waves is now a standard product within Kvadrat Acoustics’ range of acoustic solutions, following years of prototyping and successful installations.

 
 

Based on patented principles, the curtain comprises three or four layers depending on the desired acoustic performance: a Kvadrat textile on the front and back with either one or two sound-reducing layers as the inner core.  This multilayered design delivers targeted sound-reducing acoustic properties and a flawless wave-like drape by integrating rhythmically arranged patented tapes and hooks that reduce friction between the layers.

 
 

Textile collection

 

Divina 3

Divina 3, a textile developed with graphic designer and artist Finn Sködt, has a dense, felt-like structure and rich colour expression. The colour range moves from the elegant and restrained tones of beige, white, brown, and black to clear, strong colours such as red, orange, yellow, blue and green. 

Steelcut Trio 3 is a hardwearing woollen textile originally designed by Frans Dijkmeijer, it comes in updated colourways crafted by Giulio Ridolfo. The three-dimensional surface of Steelcut Trio 3 resembles small pyramids or steel points. Despite the complexity of the textile’s innovative weave, it has a simple, precise expression.

Highlight

Highlight is a clean, fresh dim out characterised by intricate structural and tonal depth. As you look closely at the curtain, a directional melange effect emerges, seemingly from deep within the weaving construction.

Divina MD

Divina MD’s full-bodied and subtle structure is ideal for bringing an extensive range of tones to life. Its colourways, which are all crafted from a blend of different tones, appear unicoloured from a distance, but reveal different colour nuances under closer examination.

Divina Melange 3

Divina Melange 3 is a vibrant piece-dyed woollen upholstery textile reminiscent of felt. Cheerfully simple, it comes in a fresh, versatile palette by artist and designer Finn Sködt.

Remix Flow

Remix Flow brings the essence of Giulio Ridolfo’s celebrated upholstery textile Remix to the world of curtains. It is crafted from a high percentage of recycled polyester and features a systematic construction which uses hues from the original Remix palette to create its own colour language.

Twilight

Twilight is a dense dimout curtain designed by Patricia Urquiola, which offers excellent drapeability and light protection. Constructed with black yarns between the front and back sides, it lets very little light through. 
 

Waves is supported by comprehensive performance documentation, ensuring transparency and confidence in its acoustic properties. All seven textiles available for Waves are Greenguard Gold certified, with five also carrying the EU Ecolabel. The sound-reducing inner layer is certified according to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), with the majority of the composition being 100% pre-consumer recycled.   

Waves curtains are durable and easy to maintain. Thanks to the patented confectioning mechanism, the outer layers can be quickly uninstalled for washing or dry cleaning. 

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Office spaces


Waves is a versatile curtain solution for creating flexible, functional, and inspiring work environments. This movable acoustic solution allows for easy division of open-plan areas into focused work zones, collaborative hubs, or informal meeting spots, without the need for fixed partitions. By helping to block the passage of sound, it enhances privacy and fosters collaboration within the enclosed environment.

Hospitality spaces


Waves offers a versatile solution that complements the ever-evolving needs of contemporary hospitality spaces. The flexible design allows for subtle zoning of open areas, creating intimate corners or pathways without needing permanent structures. By providing excellent acoustic shielding and reducing the passage of sound by up to 70% in shielded areas, Waves helps to create a comfortable environment for guests even in high-traffic areas. 

Education spaces


Waves provides a dynamic and flexible solution for organising educational environments. This movable acoustic solution supports the creation of adaptable learning zones that can be easily reconfigured to suit different needs, such as group sizes or learning activities. This versatility fosters a more engaging and responsive experience, where collaboration and focused learning can thrive.
 

Acoustic performance


Excellent for acoustic shielding, Waves excels at reducing the passage of sound between two environments, especially in middle and higher frequencies, where noise is reduced by 12-15dB*.

In the shielded environment behind the curtain, this translates into a reduction in the noise passing through the curtain of up to 70%. For optimal acoustic performance, Waves curtains should be installed directly on the ceiling, beam or soffit. However, they can also be delivered with a suspended rail or without a rail. The rails arrive cut to size with ready-made bends. The maximum height of the curtain is 5m, and the maximum width is 4.9m.  

 

*The sound-reducing performance is measured using the Rw value, which indicates how well a wall, door, or curtain reduces sound. This measurement follows the ISO 15186-1 standard, using an intensity probe to assess the directional flow of sound through the curtain. This method ensures precise measurement of how much sound passes through the curtain.  

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