Revolutionizing Ceiling Design with Combi-Line
Hunter Douglas Architectural (Europe) introduces the Combi-Line carrier system, a groundbreaking solution for multipanel ceiling designs. This carrier rail, equipped with versatile clips, enables the secure attachment of various Hunter Douglas panels to a single carrier, offering an extensive array of design possibilities.
Diverse Panel Options for Creative Combinations
The Combi-Line system accommodates a range of panel options, including Metal 30 BD/BXD, Veneered wood grill 30WL60 linear panels, and HeartFelt® panels 30HL60. This versatility facilitates the creation of diverse combinations, allowing architects to explore design variations such as ceilings with ruptured lines, random patterns, open positions in the grid, non-standard modulation, and the intriguing mix-and-match of ceiling panels crafted from different materials.
Origin and Evolution: The Schiphol Airport Inspiration
The genesis of Combi-Line traces back to the specific needs of the Schiphol Airport Lounge in Amsterdam in 2015. The requirement was a bespoke carrier system capable of installing ceiling panels in random patterns with open spaces revealing the plenum. Recognizing its potential, the Hunter Douglas Architectural Research and Development department passionately pursued the development of Combi-Line.
Modulation Flexibility and Technological Advancements
Combi-Line boasts a flexible design with variable modulation. The system, as exemplified in the second phase of Schiphol Airport, showcases Hunter Douglas Architectural’s ability to create custom solutions. With a module of 135.5mm, the company illustrates its commitment to tailoring solutions for diverse architectural schemes. Technological advancements include a dedicated machine marking the rail to guide precise panel placement.
Aesthetic Solutions for Unparalleled Design Freedom
The allure of Combi-Line lies in its capacity to provide architects with unparalleled design freedom. Beyond allowing randomization in panel positions, it serves as an aesthetic solution, presenting a neat appearance in areas without fitted panels. Maintenance accessibility remains a key feature, with the plenum easily reachable, and panels individually demountable.
Tailored Clips for Distinct Panel Types
Combi-Line includes specially designed clips for HeartFelt®, veneered wood linear, and metal linear panels. These clips seamlessly integrate into the steel carrier rail, securing panels in predetermined positions. Designers can unleash their creativity by combining multiple ceiling panel types to craft unique and captivating patterns.
In essence, Hunter Douglas Architectural’s Combi-Line Ceiling Carrier System is a testament to innovation, providing architects and designers with the tools to transform traditional ceiling designs into dynamic and visually captivating spaces. The system’s adaptability, coupled with its aesthetic solutions, marks a significant stride towards redefining possibilities in contemporary architectural endeavors.
