In the heart of Copenhagen’s maritime history lies Torpedohallen – a former concrete hall from the 1950s that today houses 67 modern apartments inspired by American lofts. Here, raw constructions meet generous ceiling heights and an informal elegance that is hard to find elsewhere in the city. In one of these characterful homes, Hz Acoustic has delivered a solution where our foam acoustic panels contribute to both functionality and aesthetics – without breaking with the original architectural spirit.
The transformation of the former torpedo hall was carried out by the architecture studio Vandkunsten. With respect for the hall’s history and structural elements, the result is a housing project where the old and the new meet in a consistent, uncompromising design language. The apartments are open and spacious with an almost cathedral-like sense of scale, where light, concrete, and glass take center stage. But in such spaces, an acoustic challenge naturally arises – and that’s where Hz Acoustic came into the picture.
The apartment’s open floor plan and curved ceiling surfaces required an acoustic solution that could adapt to the architecture. The choice fell on Hz Flex 019-R, a flexible foam acoustic panel made from 20 mm recycled foam. The panels are specifically developed to follow organic and curved shapes – precisely like those characterizing the interior of Torpedohallen. With low material thickness and high sound absorption, Flex 019-R is ideal for homes where acoustic comfort is desired without compromising on aesthetics or ceiling height.
The acoustic panels were then finished with Hz Acoustic Plaster 03, resulting in a smooth and uniform surface completely free of visible joints or seams. The finished ceiling thus appears as a calm, cohesive surface that does not compete with the architecture but instead blends in as a subtle and mood-enhancing element.
The apartment’s owners, Professor Mette Hartlev and Morten Kjærum, Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, speak about their home with great enthusiasm. They describe a space that supports both privacy and togetherness – where the architecture invites reflection and where the acoustics contribute to the sense of being able to “breathe” within the rooms.
In a home like this, with concrete, glass, and open layouts, poor acoustics can easily take over. But with the use of foam acoustic panels that adapt to the existing forms and a surface finish that creates visual calm, the result is a living space where both body and mind thrive.
At Hz Acoustic, we are proud to have supplied the acoustic solution for this distinctive project. Not only because Torpedohallen is an iconic example of sustainable urban transformation, but also because it demonstrates how modern acoustics can be integrated into older constructions with respect for history and architectural integrity.
Would you like to learn more about our foam acoustic panels and how they can be used in complex or curved spaces? Then get in touch with one of our skilled installers for expert advice on the best solution for your next project.
Architect: Vandkunsten
Photographer: © Birgitta Wolfgang Bjørnvad
Installer: DK Akustik
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