For the Holzweiler Platz boutique in Oslo, the spatial concept by Snøhetta translates the fluidity of water into a retail environment defined by soft, continuous lines. At the centre of this concept: a 25-metre-long acoustic ceiling, formed as a single, flowing sculpture.
From schneiderbrett’s perspective, the role was to take this highly expressive design intent and make it technically feasible.
Developed in collaboration with ECHOJAZZ and Byggimpuls, the ceiling consists of 251 unique, interconnected baffles – each one different, yet part of a continuous geometry. schneiderbrett translated the design into a fully resolved system, defining geometry, connections and production logic, and delivering the complete production drawings.
A key challenge was the absence of a straight top edge – a first for this type of baffle system. Despite this, the elements are precisely suspended from concealed rails at their ridges, maintaining both structural clarity and the intended visual lightness.
Made from recycled PET (EchoBoard®), the ceiling integrates acoustic performance with material consistency, complementing the overall interior concept.
A complex, non-linear ceiling sculpture engineered into a precise, manufacturable system – transforming an expressive architectural idea into a buildable reality while preserving its fluid character.
