The latest clouds, blades, tiles, and panels offer improved acoustics, easier installation, and expanded options for creativity on a higher plane.
Product Focus: Ceilings
Compositions Decorative Ceiling Clouds
USG
USG's Compositions ceiling-cloud system (top) allows designers to easily create decorative ceiling clouds with a custom appearance. The system features a virtually seamless trim that increases the variety of shapes and configurations, including rounded rectangles and squares. Installation requires minimal hanger wires, and no wires are needed around the perimeter.
Monolithic Ceiling & Lighting System
USG
In other news, USG announced a strategic collaboration with GE Lighting to offer an integrated new monolithic and sustainable ceiling system for commercial applications that will incorporate lighting and mechanical systems into the ceiling plane (above). The new system combines USG's highly reflective Logix ceiling with GE's energy-saving Lumination LED linear recessed luminaires
Magna T-Cell Ceiling System
Chicago Metallic
At the new Scioto Downs casino and racetrack in Columbus, Ohio, SOSH Architects of Atlantic City specified over 50,000 square feet of Chicago Metallic's Magna T-Cell ceiling system. The modular design breaks up the vast stretch of ceiling with staggered elevations while supporting lights, cameras, and diffusers. Two different cell patterns in a custom tan color add visual interest.
Evolution Acoustic Panel System
Architectural Systems, Inc.
Evolution acoustic wall and ceiling panels can help create sound-sensitive environments with an integrated system that includes nonacoustical panels and simple hardware that allows for seamless installation. The collection is available in four finish groupings#58; solid and wood#45;grain melamines, laminates, real wood veneers, and faux leathers.
SoundScapes Blades
Armstrong
Armstrong has expanded its portfolio of acoustical solutions for spaces where the ceiling structure is exposed with SoundScapes Blades (top). The seismic-tested and Class A fire-rated blades, which create a strong visual pattern, come in 14 colors and four sizes. The 2"-thick blades can reduce reverberation time in a space up to 72% with only 20% coverage.
WoodWorks Grille Ceiling Additions
Armstrong
Also new from Armstrong is the expansion of the WoodWorks Grille ceiling-system line to include vertical and horizontal blade options and a Tegular edge (above) for easy installation in standard suspension systems. WoodWorks Grille Tegular panels are offered in 2'x2' and 2'x4' sizes and standard finishes including maple, light cherry, dark cherry (shown), and walnut.
