SOUND ABSORBENTS WITH WORLD-CLASS ACOUSTICS AND ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS

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1 SOUND ABSORBENTS WITH WORLD-CLASS ACOUSTICS AND ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS

2 With an increasingly frantic pace of life, peace and quiet has become a scarce commodity. Unfortunately modern architecture can increase the problem with busy environments and noise pollution. From offices and open floor plans, a constant flow of visual and auditory impression comes towards us from all directions. Our sound absorbers are designed to prevent interference sources. They shield off and create enclosed spaces while effectively absorbing the noise and provide peace of mind. Our second goal in the development of future absorbents focuses on the inner values. We do not think avoiding toxic materials is good enough. A good material should be in harmony with nature all the way. We have therefore developed a very special absorbent material Ecolin. It consists of flax and corn, and is covered with cloth of pure sheep wool. With biodegradable natural materials your conscience can remain clear as well. NATURAL HARMONY

3 GENUINE AND NATURAL Morgana is located in the heart of rural south Scandinavia. A region built on small-scale forestry, agriculture and craftsmanship. Our closest neighbours the woods and fields is not only a source of inspiration. They are also the sources where we obtain our raw materials. From the forest, we take the wood that frames our screen walls and absorbers. In the fields both corn and flax are grown, before they become the components of our proprietary fiber material. Just beyond, on the meadow, the sheep graze that provide wool for the fabric covering. The local view of raw material supply is not a new invention, in response to today s buzz around locally produced goods. The roots of our company is a carpentry business with a long history where we, through the ages, have found the raw material in the woods around the corner. From our carpentry past we have also inherited some other properties that may be worth mentioning, craftsmanship and care for the end product. Pride in a job well done lives on even if today it is designed furnishings in future-friendly materials that we supply to our customers.

4 UNDERSTATED YET DISTINCTIVE DESIGN DESIGN: MIJA KINNING For our sound absorbers to function in the with a viable design language and solutions that most people can relate to. environment where they end up they also Modern architecture with open floor plans, high ceilings and many hard require a harmonious appearance. We have building materials has its disadvantages. A lively three year old with rolling therefore used experienced decorators and toys in such an environment will soon become a noise problem. designers. In a fine line between appearance I see it as a necessary challenge for us designers to overcome these pro- and function, we have strived to create blems. We must find solutions that reduce and absorb sound, while in terms shapes that appeal to the eye, yet break and of design can blend into the space, both at home and in public spaces. absorb the sound waves. The end result is At Morgana we are inspired by Mija s ideas. Our goal is to realize them into a range of products that reduce noise, products that create harmony in the interior environment as well as the exte- but also enhances the visual experience. rior, with organic materials as a natural consequence. Mija is for many a familiar face as a long- term presenter in one of Swedish television s most popular building and interior shows. She has become known as a creative and innovative designer SOUND BY MIJA KINNING

5 FUNCTION Our range of sound absorbents include wall, ceiling and standing/ hanging models. In many of the models you can choose from our proprietary Ecolin material, with outstanding performance in both acoustic and from an environmental perspective, or a simpler but cost-effective polyester fiber. Whichever type you choose, it s the acoustic characteristics that has been the primary consideration for us in the design of our absorbers. Period. FABRIC In our quest for greener solutions, we offer two fabrics that both are fully biodegradable. Either pure sheep s wool or bamboo fiber. Wool is fire resistant and has good humidity-regulating properties. Bamboo is naturally antistatic and antibacterial. It is grown without pesticides and also absorbs five times more greenhouse gases than cotton. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ABSORBING MATERIAL WITH EXCELLENT ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES Our proprietary absorbent material, Ecolin, has amazing qualities of sound absorption both in the attenuation of sound and reduction of reverberation values (echo). The material is particularly effective in reducing rustling and whirring sound in high frequencies. Ecolin consists of fibers from flax which are moldable and fixed by the addition of PLA (corn starch). SOUND- AND FIRE CLASSIFICATION When evaluating a sound absorber, it is FITTING The hard-pressed edges of our absorbents provide stability and make them easy to assemble. Some panels can be directly fit into standard suspended ceiling structures. We also have an extensive range of smart mounting solutions for wall, ceiling, floor and suspended installation. SHAPED FOR OPTIMAL ACOUSTICS When we design our absorbers the visible mold on the outside interact with the construction on the inside. The hard-pressed edges breaks the sound waves and reflect them in different directions. Behind the flat surfaces are a thicker layer of absorbent material that cushions and absorbs sound waves. measured how much it attenuates sounds in different frequency ranges. The classification is based on a standard curve of the measured product to surpass. In the diagram you can see that our Ecolin absorber exceeds the highest classification - A. In the higher frequencies with a very wide margin. All our absorbers are tested and approved to fire classification EN ISO Absorption factor ( ) 1,2 1,0 0,8 0,6 0,4 0,2 0 Test p Reference k 2k 4k Frequency (Hz)

6 PRODUCT RANGE Our product range includes high performing absorbents that can be used in many different ways. The products on this page are just a sample. On our website you will find the current collection, accessory products, as well as our wide selection of fabrics in different materials and colors. PEAK 6Ox6O CM GLOBE 6Ox6O CM WAVE 6Ox6O CM STANDING SCREEN (INCL FRAME) FREQENS 15Ox9O CM STANDING SCREEN (INCL FRAME) CROSS 18Ox9O CM STANDING SCREEN (INCL FRAME) FREQENS 18Ox9O CM FREE-HANGING ABSORBENT LENS Ø 6O CM INNER CEILING MODULE INNER CEILING 19Ox19O CM SOUND BY MIJA KINNING PEAK 6Ox12O CM FREE-HANGING ABSORBENT LENS Ø 3O CM TABLE SCREEN (INCL FRAME) WAVE 12Ox7O CM WAVE 16Ox7O CM WAVE 18Ox7O CM WAVE 2OOx7O CM WALL ABSORBENT SOUNDWALL BY KINNING 6Ox12O CM

7 K O M M U N I K A T I O N We design, develop and produce sound absorbents for public and private environments. We work with established designers and engineers to produce absorbents with high customer value. Both the shape and the environment must meet today s strict customer requirements. Therefore, we use only recyclable or biodegradable natural materials. Morgana AB Elof Erikssons väg 2 A Box 11, Bodafors Tel: Fax: info@morgana.nu