Window Screen by Aectual at Nazka |
AMSTERDAM (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 04, 2021 - Aectual, the worlds’ first platform to rapidly-produce bespoke 3D-printed XL architectural and interior products at an industrial scale, today launched a collection of room dividers and office partition screens. The made-to-measure, on-demand, 3D printed room dividers and screens are created from a plant-based plastic that is 100% recyclable and can be easily made into newly printed products. The collection of room dividers and screens are designed by House of DUS, Meeder Ontwerpers, and Studio Michiel Wijnen. The room dividers and screens vary from graphical and transparent hanging screens to solid standing room dividers.
“The concept of Aectual’s dividers was very appealing for
our interior design project at Amsterdam-based restaurant Nazka,” said designer
Meeder Ontwerpers. “We loved the idea that we could create one seamless, large
screen, specifically tailored to the space with an ever-changing pattern and in
a unique color. It is great to see that the screens also stand very well on
their own, and serve beautifully as a room divider or brise soleils.”
Increasingly in office spaces, hotels, and even private
homes, there’s a need to define different areas in the same space, creating
multiple levels of privacy while still allowing interaction. Aectual’s screens
enable this to varying levels while also allowing customized design by the
client. “We love how the various designs show the versatility and tactility of
3D printing with our plant-based plastic, and how every single design leaves
room for the client to make their unique modifications, whilst simultaneously
keeping the strength of the intrinsic design,” said Hedwig Heinsman, co-founder
and Chief Commercial Officer, Aectual.
The room dividers and screens can be used in a variety of
settings, from private homes and offices to restaurants and hotels. They are
available standard in a choice of 17 different colors, and available in any
RAL, NCS, or Pantone color at an additional cost. All room dividers and screens
are part of Aectual’s ‘Circular Service,’ which means that the customers
receive a cash-back deposit when the products are returned for recycling after
use. The room divider and screen material are then shredded and directly
reprinted into new products.
“We were intrigued to create screens that can be used both
as art pieces as well as functional objects. At my home, I have one hanging on
the wall, but just as well at the office, they bring a specific architectural
softness and character as room dividers,” says Martine de Wit of House of DUS.
House of DUS, the architecture firm whose founders also laid the foundation for
design-to-manufacture XL 3D printing platform Aectual, developed several
partition designs that all create a graphical spatial effect. Using Aectual’s
graphic algorithm and playing with recurring oval and square shapes that become
larger and smaller, more closed or more open, more privacy or transparency can
be created. The multiple ornamental designs (crochet, dot, curve) show how the
novel craft of 3D printing create a unique structure that is simultaneously
flexible and strong. Made to measure, the design of the room dividers and
partitions can be modified and perfected for the space they’re in, whether
that’s offices, retail spaces, hotels, or apartment lobbies.
A press kit including a selection of images, logos, and
videos can be accessed here.
About Aectual
Aectual is the worlds’ first platform to rapidly-produce bespoke XL 3D-printed
architectural and interior products at an industrial scale that is 100% circular.
We develop sustainably 3D-printed products, such as flooring, planters, room
dividers, stairs, and more — all made from 100% recycled and renewable
materials. Our seamless digital design-to-delivery platform utilizes customizable
parametric products, software, and proprietary XL 3D print technology, and is
already in use and deployed by globally recognized brands like Nike, Amsterdam
Schiphol International Airport, and BMW. Aectual allows for a 10x faster
design-to-build process, eliminates waste, and reduces materials usage and CO2
emissions, resulting in up to 50% cost savings and the possibility to create
truly sustainable, custom-made architectural and interior design products.
Founded in 2017, Aectual is the brainchild of House of DUS,
a team of three experienced architects and 3D-print experts, who are the team
behind the 3D Print Canal House, an internationally acclaimed design-and-build
research project into new global housing solutions and market explorations.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Aectual is a privately held company backed by AKEF and DOEN. Like us
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About House of DUS
Founded in 2004, House of Dus has received international acclaim for its
innovative designs such as the worlds’ largest interactive light design for the
KapellBrücke in Luzern, a temporary building for the Dutch EU presidency, a
unique 3D printed bottle for Chanel, and as initiators of the 3D Print Canal
House, an internationally acclaimed design-and-build research project into new
global housing solutions and market explorations, that was later continued into
company Aectual.
About Meeder Ontwerpers:
Meeder Ontwerpers is a design agency for interior and product design founded by
Roos Meeder in 2001. The agency completes projects for private and business
clients, including Rabobank, De Librije, KPN, NS, Yuki and Nazka. Roos Meeder
studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, department of
Architectural Design. Learn more at http://www.michielwijnen.com
About Michiel Wijnen:
Michiel Wijnen combines his technical background with his passion for interior
design, furniture, and lighting design. He combines his technical background
with his passion for interior design, furniture, and lighting design. The
Amsterdam-based studio specializes in unique and aesthetic designs and
interiors primarily for the hospitality industry. Learn more at http://www.michielwijnen.com
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