Art enters the underground

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Tisková zpráva
19.06.2018 14:50

The metro in Stockholm is considered one of the longest art galleries in the world. Each station has a different appearance. It amazes with the structure of ceilings and walls, the play of colors, and the original exhibition of contemporary artists' works. In the newest, long-awaited station Stockholm City, art and functionality form an inseparable whole.

The residents of Stockholm breathed a sigh of relief when a six-kilometer tunnel between southern Stockholm and the suburb of Tomteboda was opened after many years of construction. The investment aims to double transport capacity on this segment. Underground, local trains now operate, while regional and long-distance trains run on the old overground tracks. At the same time, the risk of delays has significantly decreased. The wait for the train is made more enjoyable for passengers by the unique decor of the restored station interior.

Art gallery or metro station?

The Stockholm City station, also known as the suburban cathedral, resembles a futuristic art gallery. The ceiling, inspired by Bernini's sculpture Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, plays a central role in this interior. Its curved shapes, designed by local artist Karin Lindh, invite visitors on an unusual journey beneath the city's surface. The artist was inspired by the elegant interiors of European cathedrals, and her goal was to create a space that utilizes light just as in Bernini's work. The author's artistic vision was realized thanks to the monolithic Rockfon® Mono® Acoustic system. Creating a wavy ceiling with an area of 200 m2 in the central space connecting the entrance to the platforms was possible solely due to the flexibility and strength of the ceiling components used.

The ceiling in the hands of the artist

"I needed a material that looked like fabric. Rockfon® Mono® Acoustic is unusually malleable, and you can create any shapes with it. Its surface remains homogeneous and incredibly smooth. This solution simultaneously ensures that the environment is very pleasant acoustically, even in such a large and busy space," says Karin Lindh. Designer Per Gyllhammar from the Ahlqvist and Almqvist office, responsible for both the design and functionality of the building, confirms how significant a role the ceiling played in creating the character of the space: "In this project, the ceiling has been elevated to an art form. Its shape resembles a Gothic cathedral."

Mono - beautiful and functional

This unique ceiling was created using the Rockfon® Mono® Acoustic system with Rockfon Mono Acoustic Flecto panels, designed for ceilings with uneven surfaces, such as vaults. After installing the system components, a ceiling with a homogeneous surface, without visible joints between the panels, was achieved. Moreover, the white surface ensures high light reflection, significantly reducing the need for artificial lighting. The uniqueness of this solution lies in the unlimited possibilities of shaping the surface while maintaining a monolithic appearance. Joints between the panels are not visible. The system can also easily integrate ceiling installation components, and the surface can be easily repaired. The Mono Acoustic solution provides very good sound absorption (up to αw = 1.00, class A) and high fire safety, meeting all parameters for public buildings.

Swedish projects give the metro station a whole new dimension; art now comes to the recipient and is connected with them daily, even during such everyday activities as commuting to work.

More at www.rockfon.cz.

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