https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2056 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17907 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:09:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17907-best-wall-and-ceiling-products-of-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17789 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:38:39 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17789-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-fall-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17160 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:21:31 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17160-new-ceiling-and-wall-products-for-fall-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17046 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:04:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17046-new-hospitality-products-for-summer-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16581 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:21:50 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16581-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-fall-2023 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new materials of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15970 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:13:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15970-best-ceilings-and-walls-of-2022 Architectural Record presents the top acoustic surfaces and interior cladding of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15417 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15417-best-ceilings-walls-of-2021 Architectural Record presents the best acoustical, tile, and panel products of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14891 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:17:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14891-best-ceilings-wall-coverings-of-2020 These latest acoustical products perform double duty as lighting or wallcoverings.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14669 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14669-new-acoustical-products-for-summer-2020 Architectural Record presents the best acoustical products of 2019, from Focal Point, BuzziSpace, CertainTeed, Armstrong, and Framery.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14384 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14384-best-acoustical-products-of-2019 In the kitchen and bath category of this year's Record Products contest, winners include cabinets, appliances, fixtures, and fittings.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13778 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:10:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13778-best-kitchen-bath-products-of-2018 Beale MeasureFill Touch Kitchen Faucet American Standard expands its Beale collection with a zinc-bodied touch faucet that users can program to deliver preset volumes of water, measuring up to 5 cups. Powered by AA batteries or an optional AC adapter, a dial on the base glows when the measuring function is in use. americanstandard.com Etna What appears to be a built-in kitchen is actually a modular solution from Lineadecor USA that can be conveniently reconfigured by homeowners. Pieces in Etna— the open ceiling-mount shelving, mobile storage, and retractable tables—are available in three Concreta hues of gray, beige, and white, and feature hinge and drawer systems tested to withstand up to 200,000 and 100,000 open/close movements, respectively. lineadecor.us Flotation Tub with Zero Dimension Technology Based on a decade of neurological research, TOTO’s Flotation Tub features a special interior that encourages reclining with the legs bent and higher than the posterior to simulate a feeling of weightlessness, among other spa-like features such as massaging water jets and an ergonomic, adjustable headrest. Measuring 87" long x 41" wide x 30" deep, it’s made from the company’s proprietary reinforced marble composite. totousa.com Brioso Designed by Christian Werner, Brioso is Duravit’s affordable line of bath vanities, mirrors, and storage, allowing designers flexibility on a budget. Options span 15 finishes, five vanity widths, multiple console thicknesses, drawer options, and a choice of LED-lit mirrors with dimmers and defogging ability. duravit.us Supreme This system is innovatively designed to simplify the installation of linear drains when the pipe is off center. QM Drain’s Supreme, made with an independent base, eliminates the need to relocate existing pipes. While allowing for installations 8" left or right of center, Supreme appears centered regardless of the existing drainpipe’s location. qmdrain.com GrohTherm SmartControl and Rapido SmartBox This compact shower-control system supports up to three outlets on one slim wallplate, and installs easily using the company’s single, universal rough-in device, Rapido SmartBox. Once installed, GrohTherm SmartControl’s low-profile, push-and-turn knobs control water flow and spray patterns from the shower and hand shower. They project just 1 ⅝ from the wall. grohe.us Union Crosswater London collaborated with architect Antonio Gardoni and designer Federico Castelli to create Union, a line of solid brass faucet sets, shower heads, and tub fillers. Enhancing the industrial profiles (finished in unlacquered brass, polished chrome, brushed black chrome, brushed nickel, and bold red) are high-quality cartridge and thermostatic valve technology. crosswaterlondon.com Gunmetal Kitchen Stainless-steel cabinet and drawer faces on this new kitchen by Amuneal can also be specified in brass, copper, and bronze, with ¼"-thick bronze pulls and a choice of more than 400 patinated finishes. The Gunmetal finish shown here features welded and polished corners on carcasses built from solid ebonized white oak. Options include glass-front upper cabinets and wood or metal organizing inserts such as dividers and trays. amuneal.com ShowerTablet 600 Thermostat Part of the Raindance collection, a new 24"-long thermostatic shower mixer from Hansgrohe performs double duty as a convenient shelf. Its brass body comes finished in a Chrome or dual-finish White Chrome, covered by easy-to-clean glass. hansgrohe-usa.com Clear Space Elliptical Shower Door This shower enclosure from C.R. Laurence uses a narrower-than-average door-guide mechanism to enable the door to fold open like an accordion, reducing outswing projection and freeing up 45% more bathroom space than conventionally hinged systems. Frameless, all-glass Clear Space holds ⅜- and ½"-thick tempered glass. crl-arch.com Joining Kits A special hardware kit from True Residential can unite up to three of the manufacturer’s 30" refrigerators, freezers, or wine columns in custom combinations. Made of 300-series stainless steel, the Joining Kits are available in 60" and 90" versions and with custom finishes and hardware. true-residential.com These fixtures offer illumination and noise control, a category that is growing with demands for nimble contract environments.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13498 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13498-july-2018-product-briefs-acoustic-light-fixtures BuzziHat These Alain Gilles–designed pendants absorb a range of low- to high-frequency sounds and deliver 2000 lumens of warm 3000K light. In addition to heights of 10", 12", 20", and 24", BuzziHat has an upholstered foam body that comes in an array of colors. Metal rings and shades are available in four finishes. Installations 32" above office worktops and 39" above desks in classrooms deliver the best results. buzzi.space Trypta This pendant is the latest in Luceplan’s growing line of acoustic fixtures. Ambient sound is dampened by three fabric-covered panels slotted into its central painted-aluminum column, which also houses a dimmable 2700K LED, offers direct and indirect diffused light, and a high color-rendering index of 90. Designed by Stephen Burks, Trypta is available in 35" or 47" lengths, with panels in seven heights. luceplan.com Vapor Echo Rectilinear This 17"-tall shade from Luxxbox is available in three widths, from 22" up to more rectangular 40" and 58" widths, generously sized to optimize the ½"-thick acoustic panels. They have a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.45 to 0.70. luxxbox.com 1807-Products-Acoustic-Light-Fixtures-04.jpg Eggboard Wall/Ceiling New wall and ceiling versions of Artemide’s Eggboard, a system of modular LED lighting/acoustic solutions, appear to float as they glow. First designed in 2012 by Giovanni Giacobone and Massimo Roj of Progetto CMR, the line of PET panels and optional light modules has been steadily expanded with suspension fixtures and surface-grazing backlights. artemide.com Static To update Static, the beam-shaped lighting/acoustic solution that LightArt debuted last year, the Seattle manufacturer has rolled out a rainbow of new hues for its PET felt panels, as well as optional metal endplates in custom colors. The assembled fixture boasts an NRC rating of 0.8 to a high quality rating of 1. lightart.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) New products from CertainTeed, Milliken, Plyboo, Baux, and Eureka.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11639 Sun, 01 May 2016 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11639-may-2016-product-briefs-acoustics Sound Collection These FSC–certified bamboo panels contain a subtle carved pattern that contributes to their sound-absorbing characteristics—and NRC of up to 0.7. The 4' x 8' x ¾"–thick sheets come in a choice of three finishes and seven designs. They also may be custom ordered in lengths up to 10'. plyboo.com Whale Song Thanks to an innovative (and PVC-free) cushion backing, these modular carpet tiles for heavy–traffic areas absorb up to 50% more noise than hard-backed options—and up to 12 times more than rubber flooring. Each of the four standard and two custom patterns features over 55% total recycled content, is available in 18 colors, and may be installed without adhesive. Narwhal in marine, pictured. millikencarpet.com Fine Fissured High NRC/CAC The latest in the Sereno line of mineral-fiber ceiling panels offers a 0.75 NRC and 42 CAC—both of which exceed the acoustic requirements for LEED v4 for School Buildings. The non-directional tiles come in two sizes and with three edge details. They also allow for up to 20% fewer razor passes per cut than similar products, expediting installation. certainteed.com Plank Cement, water, and wood wool are the sole ingredients in these naturally colored acoustic panels that achieve up to a 0.9 NRC. The fully recyclable, 25mm-thick panels provide thermal insulation, as well as storing and releasing ambient heat; they also are fire-, freeze-, thaw-, and dry rot–resistant. Available in two sizes and mounted via glue or attached magnets. baux.se Mute Aside from shading the 24W custom LED light engine, this pendant’s felt PET panels reduce ambient noise and echo. The dimmable lamp—offered in 3,000K and 4,000K—features an acrylic diffuser, magnetic canopy, and field–adjustable aircraft cable. eurekalighting.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) A school might have a stellar faculty and engaging curriculum—but students won’t benefit if they can’t hear their teacher.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11410 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11410-product-focus-school-acoustics School Acoustics Armstrong's Total Acoustics ceiling panels absorb background noise and block sound coming from adjacent spaces. School Acoustics Autex's Composition acoustic panels double as display boards. School Acoustics Mohawk Group's Get Smart carpeting mitigates sharp noises made by one surface scraping against another. It would seem like a logical leap to combine acoustics and lighting into a single ceiling fixture but, surprisingly, few such products exist, especially in the realm of high design.

]]> 1502-a-sound-idea.asp Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7125-a-sound-idea Odile Decq, principal of Studio Odile Decq A Sound IdeaOdile Decq, principal of Studio Odile DecqPhoto © Mazen Saggar/Louis Vuitton (Portrait) For the Artopex showroom in Montreal, lighting consultant Nicolas Brassard of LumiGroup used the round versions above a meeting table. A Sound IdeaFor the Artopex showroom in Montreal, lighting consultant Nicolas Brassard of LumiGroup used the round versions above a meeting table.Photo © Luceplan P'tale by Odile Decq addresses both lighting and sound control. A Sound IdeaP'tale by Odile Decq addresses both lighting and sound control.Photo © Luceplan A sketch by Decq illustrates how the product's sound absorption and downlighting work. A Sound IdeaA sketch by Decq illustrates how the product's sound absorption and downlighting work.Drawing © Luceplan To help control noise pollution, spaces need not only employ products that offer acoustical properties, but also utilize the quietest options available from those systems that may otherwise exacerbate the problem.

]]> 0902acoustics-1.asp Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7066-acoustics To help control noise pollution, spaces need not only employ products that offer acoustical properties, but also utilize the quietest options available from those systems that may otherwise exacerbate the problem.

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