Kirei, a provider of eco-friendly design materials for commercial interiors, announces the next innovation in its growing EchoPanel lineup with the debut of AVIO ceiling baffles. With a focus on providing designers a more premium choice in elevated aesthetics and advanced sound absorption to the room’s ‘fifth wall,’ the company stated. AVIO delivers on elegance and performance to ensure a complete suite of complementary and interchangeable acoustic products.
AVIO ceiling baffles are a physical representation and execution of the collection’s acronym. Designers can choose from A-Baffle, V-Baffle, I-Baffle and O-Baffle to create a look and sound experience developed to meet and exceed the expectations of both the client and the specification.
“This launch maintains the focus, beauty and energy the Kirei brand has built its reputation on, while giving designers something new and interesting when choosing an acoustic interior design product,” said John Stein, CEO of Kirei. “The AVIO ceiling baffles add beauty to open spaces, while doubling from a functional perspective as a sound absorbing system.”
I-Baffle. Photo courtesy of Kirei
AVIO baffles ensure the ceiling gets the acoustic care and attention it requires as a hard, reflective surface to provide people with an enriched acoustic experience. AVIO is available in 27 colors, ranging from neutral to vibrant tones. The acoustic baffle collection also maintains the same ease of installation, the company explained, requiring only aircraft cable and commonly available hardware to hang up, with the hardware remaining unseen from the floor level.
Beyond their artful design and acoustic proficiencies, each baffle in the AVIO lineup was designed to solve for a range of functional issues designers face in any project. “There is a lot we are proud of with AVIO, ranging from the wide color offering and flexible use and installation, to the ease in which you can suspend each baffle at different heights depending on the desired look and depth,” said Stein. “AVIO provides greater control over open environments for improved focus and privacy. Most importantly, like all Kirei products, AVIO delivers on our sustainability efforts and mission: to inspire a beautiful world.”
The AVIO line up consists of the following:
A-Baffle
Open ceilings have a large amount of overhead space and are often packed with HVAC and sprinkler systems. A-Baffle not only solves open space sound issues with improved acoustics but works hard at covering up unsightly ceilings. It was a logical extension of the popular Kirei H-Baffle. The A shape is a blunted 30° angle executed with 15° cuts on the edges, providing a clean, flat bottom plane. Minimized core blocks were also given a 15° slope for a more consistent look, which allows them to more easily blend into any space. The one-piece construction also creates a slight round-over on the angles for a seamless aesthetic.
A-Baffle. Photo courtesy of Kirei
V-Baffle
The V-Baffle is an organic evolution of the A-Baffle. It also works hard at covering up ceiling space and those related fixtures, while providing a unique aesthetic and improved acoustics, said Kirei. The baffle’s core was then redesigned to hide hardware and allow for easier self-leveling. Its V shape is a blunted 30° angle executed with 15° cuts on the edges, providing a clean, flat top plane. Core blocks were altered to further recess mounting hardware. The baffle’s one-piece construction also creates a slight round-over on the angles for a seamless aesthetic. The A and V Baffles can also be mixed and matched to create an endless amount of variations and custom looks.
V-Baffle. Photo courtesy of Kirei
I-Baffle
Similar to the sleek and classic look of the Kirei Simple Baffle, I-Baffle also provides a more streamlined and vertical fit while boosting visual interest in a space. The difference is how it offers an extra level of customization. Two 12mm baffles are attached back-to-back and held up with minimal hardware, while designers have the option of creating an exciting two-tone look depending on which colors they select. The I-Baffle literally provides a rainbow of color mixing options. Designers can create amazing custom optical effects.
I-Baffle. Photo courtesy of Kirei
O-Baffle
For open ceiling spaces that require subtle coverage and acoustic control, the integrated airspace and acoustic properties of the O-Baffle cannot be overlooked. Available in multiple sizes, it fits in all types of rooms, big and small. It also builds on the popularity of the Kirei H-Baffle, but the simplified design creates a sleek, slab-like profile. The company said to think of it as the bold, thick baffle that can command any space, or act as camouflage in the vein of an exposed joist. The O-Baffle features an inset top and recessed hardware to ensure installation looks as clean as possible. The unibody wrap-around construction also constrains seams around the endcaps so the long edges remain seamless and uniform. Its hollow form is an amazingly discreet sound wave trap.
O-Baffle. Photo courtesy of Kirei
Whether incorporating one baffle for a seamlessly repeatable overhead look, or mixing baffle styles to create something wholly unique, AVIO arrives to inspire the future of interior acoustic solutions.
