Product description
Waves, developed by Kvadrat Acoustics in collaboration with Fosters + Partners Industrial Design, is a new acoustic curtain solution designed to create adaptable acoustic soft rooms within open-plan interiors. The system rethinks the curtain as a flexible architectural element – capable of shaping interiors, improving acoustic comfort, and responding to changing user needs.
Highly adaptable for workplaces, hospitality spaces, and commercial settings, Waves integrates with existing architectural structures. It can be installed directly to ceilings, soffits, and beams and is available in both manual and motorised configurations, including app-based control. By softly defining pockets of space within larger environments, the system supports a wide range of activities – from focused work meetings to informal gatherings.
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.
Acoustic performance
Waves offers a sound transmission loss of 12–15 dB, significantly improving acoustic comfort and speech privacy in open environments with up to 70 % noise reduction.
Dimensions
Width: max. 5000 mm
Height: max. 5000 mm
Installation
To ensure a clean installation, a tailored gasket helps limit sound spill, while a patented tape hook system controls the rhythm and alignment of the multilayer fabrics. The specially developed rail enables smooth operation in straight and curved configurations and the discreet track, and carrier systems are integrated for ease of installation, long-term durability, and consistent performance.
Textiles
The elegant, multilayered acoustic curtain is available in seven archetypal Kvadrat textiles, offering a complete scale of colours and textures: Divina 3, Divina Melange 3, Divina MD, Steelcut Trio 3, Highlight, Remix Flow, Twilight and Inner Sight.
*Divina 3, Divina Melange 3, Divina MD, and Steelcut Trio 3 are not available in the US.
Our recommended application
Office space
Open plan
Waves can be used to create flexible rooms in open plan office spaces. It reduces noise and offers adaptable, private work areas. A simple and stylish solution for a dynamic workspace.
Education space
Break-out rooms
Waves offer a flexible way to divide educational spaces. It helps reduce noise and create adaptable learning zones, making classrooms more focused and versatile.
Hospitality space
Lobbies
Waves curtains in hospitality spaces reduce noise, create private areas, and provide flexible layouts, enhancing guest comfort and the overall ambiance of the space.
Office space
Meeting rooms
In meeting rooms, Waves improves focus by reducing noise, ensuring privacy, and creating a comfortable space for productive discussions.
Our technical documentation
We can provide you with test results for acoustics, fire safety, CE marking, transparency, and textiles.
Waves textile collection
Waves is available in seven archetypal Kvadrat textiles, offering a complete scale of colours and textures: Divina 3, Divina Melange 3, Divina MD, Steelcut Trio 3, Highlight, Remix Flow, Twilight and Inner Sight. Explore the full collection below.
Learn more and realise your vision
Our solution includes personalised support from initial consultation to installation. This combines local insights, architectural expertise and other advantages and efficiencies of Kvadrat’s global network.