Tavola™
Baffle Ceiling
SystemA robust ceilingwith graceful appearance

TavolaBaffle Ceiling Systems™

Discover the comforting effect of graceful strength

Project : Law firm Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Product : Baffles Tavola™ StraightArchitect : Weedon Architects

Create atmosphere
Introducing a unique Baffle Ceiling Systemfrom Hunter Douglas Architectural. This
exciting open ceiling construction features
vertical and linear bars that are designed to
add grace and poise to a building’s interior.
A myriad of options are available that allow
designers to create inspirational ceilings withsuperb acoustic performance. Extra space
between the baffles allows for easy access to theplenum and the simple installation of integrated
lighting, sprinkler and climate control systems.

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Cover : Rome Fiumicino Airport - Pier E, Rome, Italy
Product : Baffle Ceilings
Architect : The Design Solution, AdR, SPEA Engineering and Studio Muzzi

A wide range ofdesign options
Our Baffle Ceiling systems are available in a wide
range of materials, colours and designs, including
wood décor and steel. Straight, meandering orundulating shapes can be produced to createcharacter and atmosphere in a wide range of interiorspaces.
The Hunter Douglas Baffle Ceiling system ensuresa perfect linear appearance with excellent acousticperformance. Our Baffle Ceiling is particularly suitable foruse in areas where acoustic performance is critical such as
schools, libraries, indoor sporting arena, public lounges andtransport hubs.

The benefits of aBaffle Ceiling
SystemVisual and acoustic comfort in one
robust Ceiling System.
• Endless design options• Can be customised to your needs• Open space for integrated technology• Easy installation with standard carriers• Compliant with all safety regulations

CONTENTPageBaffle Ceiling Systems

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Tavola™ Straight4

Tavola™ Levels

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Tavola™ Divergent

6Dimensions, colours & key features

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Bespoke Baffle Systems

8Hunter Douglas Architectural

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Designed to work for you
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Tavola™ Straight

Project : Darwin Centre, Shrewsbury, UK
Product : Baffles Tavola™ (Straight)
Architect: Chapman Taylor

Distinctive looks, improved acoustics
Tavola™ Straight Baffles from Hunter Douglas feature an open ceiling construction that allows a viewto the plenum area and concrete ceiling above. They are particularly suited for remedial installation onceilings where a distinctive design or improvement to the acoustic performance is required. A Baffle isa construction or device that reduces the levels of airborne sound. As a ceiling system they are ideal for
mitigating noise pollution and reverberating sound.

System composition

Tavola™ Straight4

Tavola™ Levels
Tavola™ Levels Concept

Create rhythm with height
Hunter Douglas Tavola™ Levels incorporate different baffle heights in one system, allowing the designer tocreate a unique rhythm or playful landscape to the ceiling surface. The Tavola™ Levels Baffle ceiling system
is easy to install with baffles simply clamped to a standard pre-punched carrier.

System composition

Tavola™ Levels

Tavola™ Levels Concept

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Tavola™ Divergent
Find symmetry in the atypical
Non-parallel, diverging beams and baffles create organic textures in an unlimited variety of configurations forinterior applications. Tavola™ Divergent Baffles create contemporary movement without the traditional lines.

Below : Tavola™ The Divergent Concept

System composition

Tavola™ Divergent

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Left: Booking.com, Orlando, FL, USA
Product : Baffles Tavola™ (Divergent)
Photo : MACBETH PHOTODimensions & Colours
Tavola™ Baffles are easy to install and are available in 20,30, 40, and 50 mm widths, depths from 50 to 300 mm andlengths up to 5000 mm.
A wide range of finishes are available including wood décorand steel and baffles can be powder coated in a standard
colour or on request in any desired RAL colour.

Design elements
Tavola™ Baffles offer best-in-class vane and carrier options
that make them ideal for large spaces requiring a one-way
plenum mask or specific lighting effects.
Tavola™ Baffle systems from Hunter Douglas provide thearchitect and designer with an opportunity to create a ceilingin which creativity, beauty, surprise and functionality allcome together.

Below : Ecocolor, Jucu, Romania
Product : Baffle Ceiling system
Architect : Cosmin Todor

Above : C&A Europe, Wijnegem, Belgium
Product : Baffle Ceiling system
Architect : Gensler London

Key features
TAVOLA™ STRAIGHT, LEVELS & DIVERGENT• Profile lengths up to 5000 mm
• Profile heights: 50 - 500 mm
• Profile widths: 20, 30, 40 and 50 mm• Standard FE carrier 60 x 3000 mm, black• On site waste reduction with factoryfabricated dimensional material• Downweight: reduce static load withlightweight steel or aluminum• Standard from pre-painted steel strip• Easy plenum access7

CustomisedBaffles

Physical data
• Substrate: Steel or Aluminium• Weight: Varies 4.7 - 10.3 kg/m2• Light reflectance (LR) Coefficient:- Varies with finish- RAL9010: LR = 0.81
• Acoustic ratings: aw 0.4 - 0.5 (H)BIM• REVIT files available, see website for details.

Fire classification
Above : Spoorzone Delft, The Netherlands
Product : Custom Baffle ceiling
Architect : Benthem Crouwel Architects

Bring your ideas to life
Do you have any special requirements or ideas regarding
your next ceiling project? At Hunter Douglas Architectural
we are more than willing to collaborate with you toengineer a baffle ceiling to your exact specification.
Our customised baffles can be manufactured with all kindsof finishes, dimensions, shapes, colours and patterns.
Contact your local technical sales representative for more
information.

Below : Avery Dennison, Glendale CA, United States
Product : Custom Baffle ceiling
Architect : HOK, Culver City, CA• Tested on Tavola™ and Sedes™ baffle ceilings• The reaction to fire classification is A2,s1,d0
according EN 13501-1.

Leed v4 credits• MR : Building Product Disclosure• EQ : Low-Emitting Materials• EQ : Indoor Air Quality Assessment• EQ : Acoustic Performance

Certifications• TAIM QS• French VOC Regulation: Class A

For more information visit our website:www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.eu

Left : Integrated light- and air modules

8Project : Darwin Centre 21, Shrewsburry, United Kingdom
Product : Baffle Ceiling
Architect : Chapman Taylor

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Hunter Douglas is a global player within thefield of modern architecture. We understandthe conflict between form and function
better than anyone, and enrich the market
with inspiring solutions that strengthen
the aesthetic appeal of buildings and theirfunctionality in terms of indoor climate,energy use and acoustics.
We develop clever and aesthetically appealing
solutions in collaboration with architects anddesigners to control heat, light, sound andenergy. We are also inspired by real-world
challenges and ideas as well as developments
in technology and materials. All our products arethought out in great detail to make a difference
to both architects and end users.

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Architectural services
We support our business partners with a wide
range of technical consulting and support
services for architects and installers. We assist
architects and developers with recommendations
for materials, shapes, dimensions, colours andfinishes. We also help create design proposals,visualisations and technical drawings. Ourservices to installers range from providing detailed
installation drawings and instructions.

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More information
Contact our Project Support for further
help and advice on the design possibilities
our applications can create.
Tel. +31 (0)10 - 486 99 11
Visit our website:www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.eu

Hunter Douglas products and solutions are

Hunter Douglas aims to produce sustainable products.

specifically designed to improve the indoor

Our painting and aluminium smelting processes are

climate and save energy. They create an

regarded as setting the bar for the most importantenvironment that is pleasant, healthy,

standards in clean production methods. All aluminium

productive and sustainable.

products are 100% recyclable at the end of theirlifecycle.

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