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Feb 26

Wood interior details in emblematic works in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates

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The use of wood interior details in emblematic works from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other Persian Gulf countries has become widespread. At present, no project can be found that does not include some sort of interior wood cladding. It stands out for being a material that adds a feeling of warmth in in colder climates. However, in warmer climates it also works, evoking the freshness of a shelter from the sun and contact with life. These are some examples of wood interiors in recent projects in some countries of the Persian Gulf:   Abu Dhabi Central Market Wonderful latticework and wood slats on the immense walls of this project by Foster + Partners in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Photos byDidier Boy de La Tour and information obtained from plataformaarquitectura.cl Saudi Press Agency Auditorium The Saudi Press Agency opened the auditorium of its new headquarters in Riyadh, built by Ghi Formwork, in 2016. The main hall was built under a large dome covered on the inside with spectacular wood cladding with geometric compositions in the shape of a prism. some 1,700 sqm of Spigotec Leo 10 and Spigotec Liso wood panels veneered in cherry wood effect M1m were supplied by Spigogroup.         Bahrain National Auditorium The massive use of wood in the Bahrain National Theatre, the largest theatre in the Arab world, is a delight to the senses. The building was awarded the USITT Architecture Honour Award in 2015. Photos by Nicolas Buisson and information obtained from www.archdaily.com   The Fragrance Kitchen The wood cladding of this perfume house in Kuwait City is spectacular. The grandiose wood wall screen that presides over the establishment consists of 500 laser-cut pieces of wood designed to emulate the smoke of Arabian incense. Photos by Nelson Garrido and information obtained from www.archdaily.com   . If you liked this post about wood interior, you may also be interested in: . - Interior wood panelling in the spectacular Auditorium of the Saudi Press Agency in Riyadh - Acoustic panels in the auditorium of the Qatari Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning - Wood acoustic panelling for Qatar auditoriums: the case of Doha Modern Indian School - The use of wood in new Moroccan Architecture
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Feb 19

Blue lacquered wood decorative cladding in The Sacred Auditorium

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Wood decorative cladding is always a winning choice. It has the necessary strength to be the leading visual effect as an attractive element that stands out from the aesthetic line of a project. It can also make a crucial contribution to the story told by the decorative proposal of a space in a more discreet way. Today we'll talk about this last case. According to its authors, The Sacred Auditorium in Malta was conceived to represent the journey of the sacred word to the faithful who absorb and internalize it. They chose blue shades that represent water, on walls and armchairs, and employed travertine for the lower walls surrounding the stalls. Travertine is a natural rock with holes formed by water as it passes through it. It is a result of nature and time, perfect to represent the openness of mind and heart of those who attend religious services in The Sacred Auditorium. Spigogroup wood cladding also participated in this project. For aesthetics and acoustics, the entrance to the stalls, right in front of the stage, required wood decorative cladding in blue with sound absorbent properties. Spigoacustic model 42-16-16 acoustic panels lacquered in sapphire blue RAL 5003 were chosen. These were installed vertically by means of staples on wood strips. The result was an area equipped with sound absorbent acoustic tiles tiles perfectly integrated in the stone proposal and blue colours of the project. Photographs of Alexandra Pace obtained from archello.com   . If you liked this post about wood decorative cladding, you may also be interested in: . - 8 Spectacular wood design ceilings that will not leave you indifferent - How to interpret the nomenclature of Spigoacustic sound-absorbing panels - Wood acoustic panelling for Qatar auditoriums: the case of Doha Modern Indian School - Interior wood ceilings in the work of Kengo Kuma
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Feb 12

Two types of wood ceiling cladding that will improve the acoustics of your project

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Wood ceiling cladding can be your best ally in improving the acoustics of a project. In fact, wood is a material with excellent properties for sound absorption. In addition wood is natural and aesthetically very attractive. It is among the few materials that we normally use in construction that retain their original appearance. So, opting for wood ceiling cladding is always a sure bet. There are two formats that stand out among wood ceiling cladding options which, additionally, are highly-efficient acoustic solutions, perfect when undertaking the acoustic conditioning of a space. On the one hand, we have linear-style, wood micro-perforated acoustic panels, like those of the Spigoacustic brand. Visually, they create a continuous wood ceiling, although the surface is perforated to optimise its sound absorption capability. Depending on the type and density of the perforated surface, these acoustic tiles offer a greater or lesser degree of absorption. The Spigoacustic catalogue lets you choose from among 30 different models with this characteristic. In each of them, you can opt for different finishes in natural wood, melamine, through-dyed MDF, lacquer or HPL. Another option is to clad your ceiling with solid wood slats. Aesthetically, it is a very attractive option. It provides design and a sense of serenity and order. And, in addition, you can opt for an acoustic range of wood slats Spigoline also offers different levels of sound absorption. In this case you can choose from among 8 acoustic models and different obeche wood finishes.   SEE THE SPIGOACUSTIC CEILING CLADDING CATALOGUE SEE THE SPIGOLINE CEILING CLADDING CATALOGUE   . If you liked this post about wood ceiling cladding, you may also be interested in:   - Ceiling and wall cladding with solid wood slats: the case of Centro de Formación Canario - Interior wood ceilings in the work of Kengo Kuma - Technical ceilings for schools, universities and other educational institutions - I want decorative wood ceilings in my project, what are my choices?  
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Feb 05

Veneer and technical doors at the new Logroño Nursing School

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Today we are going to show you a recent example of phenolic veneer and doors for schools developed by Spigogroup: the new headquarters of the University Nursing School in Logroño. Sometimes the visual identification of an architectural project with the activity it houses inside is perfect. This is one of these cases. The design of the newly opened Nursing School in Logroño bears the colours of the health sector (white and green) reflected in a minimalist and elegant decorative proposal. As in any other project for veneers or doors for schools the intense daily use that is planned for the facilities has been taken into account. That is why compact white phenolic veneer was chosen for interior cladding in walls and for the furniture and doors. In total we manufactured and assembled 50 Spigodoor technical doors finished in compact white phenolic veneer and installed mostly as flush doors, also called integrated doors or invisible doors. There are also FR 60 fire doors, some of which are equipped with hydraulic springs and panic bars. Likewise, we installed about 1,000 m² of wall covering in 6 mm phenolic compact veneer. For closet fronts and heating vents, this same phenolic compact was also chosen in bespoke sizes. In addition, 88 m² of white phenolic cabins and DUO technology floors were mounted on a metal bench structure. For the assembly hall we opted for a white wood cladding with Spigoacustic model 28-16-32 acoustic panels and Fireproof MDF B-s1, d0. . If you liked this post about doors for schools, you may also be interested in: . - Anti-finger trapping doors for kindergartens. How do they work? - The use of wood cladding and wood ceilings in schools in Austria - Technical ceilings for hospitals and medical centres: why is it so easy to integrate equipment and devices - New trends in office design: Open Space, better acoustics and more wood  
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