Energie Steiermark's E-Campus in Graz is an impres-
sive training centre for green energy. The canteen
forms its social heart. The light-flooded room, char-
acterised by views to the outside and a multifaceted
zoning of the dining areas, is both a meeting space
and a place of retreat. In the canteen, an area of lively
communication, room acoustics play a decisive role.
Sounds such as clattering tableware or chairs being
moved are reflected by reverberant surfaces and lead
to increased noise pollution. To nonetheless create a
relaxing atmosphere, a baffle system that harmonious-
ly combines acoustics and light was developed with
design studio zweithaler.
The result is a visually appealing vertical and hori-
zontal acoustic baffle system made of high-quality
materials that is mounted between suspended tracks,
creating additional space for lighting: Desk-specific
spotlights are suspended between two horizontal
baffles, while the cable of decorative suspended lumi-
naires can run in the shadow gap of a vertical baffle.
In the serving area, the horizontal acoustic elements
serve as a mounting surface for large round luminaires
and merge harmoniously from the ceiling into the wall
panelling, further optimising the room’s acoustics.
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