Impact Acoustic, a provider of sustainable acoustic solutions, and Swiss design studio atelier oï present Oloïd, a sculptural and sound-absorbing luminaire guided by intuitive design. The product harnesses the capabilities of ARCHISONIC® Felt, a versatile acoustic material made from upcycled PET bottles, to deliver high-performing sound absorption properties while promoting sustainability and responsible material sourcing. Beyond performance, Oloïd boasts a captivating aesthetic inspired by organic folds, almost recalling the flutter of butterfly wings. The dynamic design is further enhanced by a carefully curated selection of all 32 colors in the ARCHISONIC® Felt range, allowing architects to personalize spaces and create immersive environments.
all images Constantin Mirbach, courtesy Impact Acoustic Sound Baffles
‘At atelier oï, we often begin our creative process with an encounter with the material,’ shares studio co-founder Aurel Aebi. ‘Our goal was to find a way to make the sustainable material speak in a new way.‘ The encounter occurred at the Impact Acoustic offices and workshops, where the studio fully familiarized itself with the ARCHISONIC® Felt panels. Through cutting, milling, and drilling, the designers pushed the material’s limits, testing its stiffness and flatness before giving its initially rigid anatomy a whole new character. Impact Acoustic co-founder Sven Erni elaborates on the production process, stating that the team used a distinctive cutting technique at specific angles before skillfully folding the two-dimensional panels into three-dimensional, modular entities.
Oloïd luminaire by atelier oï
‘To echo the philosophy of Impact acoustic, it was important for us to offer a mono-material product with easily removable and changeable parts,‘ continues the team. Efficient, innovative, and aesthetically dynamic, the Oloïd luminaire offers a transformative lighting experience that couples functionality with artistic expression. Its one-of-a-kind acoustic design redefines the way light and sound interact, enhancing the ambiance of any space. More importantly, ARCHISONIC®’s generous color palette — from lively electric tones to calmer hues — offers users the choice of customization.
turning 2D ARCHISONIC® panels into 3D entities
reimagining the lighting design experience
Impact Acoustic partnered with Swedish studio atelier oï
testing the material’s limits, i.e. flatness and stiffness
using a folding technique to create organic shapes
prototypes of the Oloïd luminaire
name: Oloïd luminaire
design: atelier oï | @atelier_oi
brand: Impact Acoustic | @impactacoustic
material: ARCHISONIC® Felt panels
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