Impact Acoustic and atelier oï create acoustic luminaire

Luzern/Neuenstadt BE - Impact Acoustic, Luzerner Anbieter von nachhaltigen Akustiklösungen, und das Berner Designstudio atelier oï haben gemeinsam die akustische Leuchte Oloïd geschaffen. Ihr filzähnliches, Geräusche absorbierendes Material wird aus wiederverwerteten PET-Flaschen hergestellt.

The collaboration between Impact Acoustic and atelier oï has resulted in the sustainable acoustic luminaire Oloïd, which “combines acoustic excellence with intuitive design”. According to a press release from Impact Acoustic, both companies contributed their expertise in the fields of acoustics, material science and design innovation to the development process. The “innovative design” of Oloïd “paired with outstanding acoustics” redefines “the way light and sound interact”.

Oloïd utilises the capabilities of ARCHISONIC Felt panels, the high-performance sound absorber developed by Impact Acoustic from recycled single-use PET bottles. “To create organic shapes, we had to push the limits of the material’s properties,” Aurel Aebi, one of the atelier oï founders, is quoted as saying on Impact Acoustic’s website. “Our aim in working with Impact Acoustic was also to gain an understanding of the machine used in the production process and to explore its potential for new, creative applications.”

This collaboration was fascinating, says Sven Erni, co-founder of Impact Acoustic, “as we were able to observe the metamorphosis of our material. This was made possible by a special cutting technique at certain angles and the skilful folding of the panels.”

This year, Impact Acoustic took first place among all companies in the construction industry, first place among all companies in Central Switzerland and 11th place among all companies in Switzerland in the ranking of the most innovative companies in Switzerland 2024 compiled by the Swiss business magazines “Bilanz” and “PME” and the market research institute Statista.