Malmaison York is a stunning boutique hotel comprising 150 bedrooms, F&B venues, the brand’s signature Work + Play meeting and event spaces, spa and gym. With interiors designed by Studio Moren and sited in the iconic former Aviva building in central York, the 1960s brutalist office building has been re-configured to create a bespoke venue befitting its unique location and heritage.
The redesign includes restoring eight floors of concrete floorplates as well as facades and walls. Two new bars and restaurants were incorporated into the scheme including the Sora Sky Bar with a large terrace overlooking York Minster.
With so many hard surfaces in the design, Studio Moren needed to find a solution to control acoustics within the spaces from the restaurants and decided to use Troldtekt’s wood wool acoustic panels as part of the ceiling designs. Specified in an innovative two-tone design, the destination restaurant complements the wider 1960s inspiration and the brand’s playful image.
Troldtekt’s wood wool acoustic panels are frequently specified in schools, restaurants, leisure spaces and commercial properties where noise levels can be uncomfortably loud. Panels are available in a variety of different structures and colours, combining optimal sound absorption with an award-winning design. The Troldtekt range has a minimum expected life cycle of 50 years coupled with excellent resistance to humidity and tested to meet ball impact standards. The range is available in various sizes and structures, from extreme fine to fine. They can be supplied as natural wood, natural unpainted FUTURECEM™ offering a reduced carbon footprint and finished in almost any RAL or NCS colour.
Depending on the panel specified, reaction to fire is classed in accordance with EN 13501 as B-s1,d0 or A2-s1,d0 respectively. Cradle to Cradle Certified® at Gold level, Troldtekt wood wool acoustic panels are manufactured using wood from certified forests (PEFC/09-31-030 and FSC®C115450) and can contribute positively to a building’s BREEAM, WELL or LEED points.
Samples, case studies and technical guidance are available from www.troldtekt.co.uk or see our product listings on NBS (https://bit.ly/3vxoTfq)or Material Bank (www.materialbank.eu).
