Joining the likes of ABBA, IKEA and Volvo, BAUX, the iconic Swedish export, cements its place in the zeitgeist as it enters the US market for the first time with the launch of Bio Colors, six new pastels from the Origami Acoustic Pulp collection. The shades are made entirely from natural ingredients. The fresh color palette is inspired by traditional Scandinavian architecture and complements the 100% bio-based product first introduced at the 2019 Stockholm Furniture Fair.
This breakthrough draws on thirty years of sustainable design and color theory to inform the collection’s subtle narrative, featuring yellow earth, red clay, green earth, blue chalk, natural wheat and pink clay. Each panel is a special blend of biodegradable raw materials, including cellulose fibers and plant extracts such as citric acid, chalk, minerals and earth pigments. Unlike other products that use “green” language, these paints, free of VOCs, plastics and petrochemicals, have a unique matte finish while providing a healthier indoor environment.
It is important to pay attention to the pattern and “origami” aesthetics. Available in three line styles – Sense, Pulse and Energy – the durable yet lightweight tiles feature a nano-perforated surface that senses sound waves, which are then blocked by cellular cameras on the back. This architecture also reduces the amount of materials used in the manufacturing process, making it an inherently sustainable solution.
“BAUX’s unwavering commitment to sustainability aligns with the entire design industry’s shift towards responsible choices, contributing to the development of a circular economy,” said CEO and co-founder Fredric Franzon. “Essentially, at BAUX we go beyond supplying acoustic panels; We are humbly shaping the future of interior architecture by seamlessly integrating sustainability, functionality and aesthetics, with a focus on the dynamic capabilities of our Bio Colors range.”
From the hustle and bustle of emerging metropolises to the cacophony of corporate cafes, acoustic considerations are becoming increasingly important. Architectural spaces have a significant impact on mood and have neurophysiological effects on the human brain. The acoustic characteristics of an interior space have a significant impact on the success of the design, its performance and the perception of the room. Noise abatement is becoming a fashionable tool to go beyond building requirements and combat noise pollution.
Gone are the days when specifiers required these products to be used exclusively for trading. Modern uses range from traditional applications in offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, restaurants and public forums to accessibility applications in the home and even modifications to privacy screens and furniture. BAUX takes this opportunity to promote greater debate about its use.
“The positive impact of our patented products solves acoustic problems in modern spaces and serves as a design element that allows architects and designers to be creative,” Franzon continued. “As these considerations become increasingly important, we remain at the forefront of rethinking how people experience their built environment.”
With degrees in architecture and journalism, Joseph strives to make the good life accessible. His work aims to enrich the lives of others through visual communication and design storytelling. Joseph is a regular contributor to SANDOW Design Group books, including Luxe and Metropolis, and is also managing editor of the Design Milk team. In his free time, he teaches visual communication, theory and design. The New York-based writer has also exhibited at the AIA New York Architecture Center and Architectural Digest, and recently published articles and collage illustrations in the literary publication Proseterity.
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