Formfelder are mathematically shaped wall panels made of wood. The focus is on linking design and acoustic function. The basis for the shaping of the individual pieces are specially developed computer algorithms.
Behind each shape field is a separate mathematical formula that harmonizes certain design principles, contextual influences, and material and tool properties. In the process, this algorithm always produces an independent result, depending on the parameters that pass through the system.
The similarities between two panels belonging to the same structure are unmistakable - but they are never the same.
The algorithms go hand in hand with the machining in the joinery. The mathematical function provides the CNC machines with precise information so that a shaped panel relief is created from the raw wood in a subtractive process.
Our structures diffuse the impacting sound in the room due to their irregular relief. A pleasant and three-dimensional sound image is created.
Each wall panel is composed of several layers. On the back of the relief surface is a circumferential frame. This ensures that the object remains in a straight shape despite fluctuations in humidity and temperature. It encloses a cavity that provides space for acoustic insulation wool.
The sound-diffusing effect can be supplemented by absorbing properties. There is the possibility of a classic perforation or a microperforation. Here, the surface is provided with a large number of small holes that are largely invisible from a distance. Acoustic measurements show that the hole absorber is particularly effective in the lower speech range.