In 1947 Hunter Douglas invented the first aluminium venetian blind. After 13 years successfully supplying the product into the architectural market, they developed the first linear aluminium ceiling using the same material. Entitled 84R a new product range was born. Over the years, our ceiling portfolio has developed into a substantial range, with over 70 different types of ceilings available in a wide range of materials and finishes.
Here at Hunter Douglas we are dedicated to supplying ceilings that are sustainable, durable and suitable for exterior and interior applications. We like to think outside of the box, be creative and develop an understanding with our customers. We have invested heavily in research & development with a real focus on ceiling innovation. Our latest co-invention is the HeartFelt® linear felt ceiling, which has won a red dot award for best of the best of the year in 2017.
At Hunter Douglas we have a great facility for training our technical engineers. Our engineers are on hand to work with you to deliver a ceiling system on even the most complex of building projects. Our knowledgeable consultants, BIM experts, and project engineers work on applications of every kind from stadiums, to airports, to museums and beyond, and will help specify sustainable materials, design versatile integration systems, creating a ceiling topography that gives every space its own personality.
CEILING QUALITY
It is our mission to create quality ceilings. All of our ceilings are designed, optimised and created for perfection. All ceilings go through a rigorous safety check to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Our CAD draftsmen have many years of experience creating ceilings that have featured on some of the most prestigious projects around the world.
COLOURS
For our aluminium ceiling range we provide a wide range of standard colours that are applied in our paint finishing plant. In practice, we can match any colour that is requested by our clients. In addition to standard uni- or metallic colours, we offer a range of wood prints for our metal ceilings. For HeartFelt® we have a range of 5 shades of grey together with 5 new earth tones.
ACOUSTICS
The acoustic comfort in an office space, school or public building contributes to our well being as poor acoustics can affect health, communication, safety, productivity and learning. Hunter Douglas high performance acoustic ceiling products are ideal, delivering outstanding acoustic performance and comfort, whilst creating anaesthetically pleasing environment.
SUSTAINABILITY & RECYCLING
Hunter Douglas Architectural’s commitment to sustainability and responsible development is evidenced by our continuous efforts to address environmental concerns, improve production processes, eliminate waste and reduce maintenance. Our focus is to contribute to and educate people on designing healthier, more resilient spaces. For decades we have been using ever higher ratios of recycled aluminum for our ceilings. Currently our own produced aluminium contains 90% recycled material. All our own production scrap is collected and re-worked into new valuable input for our melting processes.
The whole range of Hunter Douglas Architectural linear and wide panel metal ceilings program is C2C level bronze certified.
To find out more about the ceiling options we have for you, get in touch with our team today!