Architecture Research Office Collection
Growing out of our material explorations for Knoll New York, we developed a line of acoustic, architectural felt finishes with Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. These absorptive panels, screens, and baffles continue our prior design explorations that transform the qualities of humble materials while addressing an increasing market need for innovative acoustic products.
The Architecture Research Office Collection combines the natural beauty of wool felt with pattern and texture to create architectural finishes that are elegant, acoustic, and easy to install. These felt finishes add visual interest and improve environmental comfort. As part of our ongoing collaboration, we incorporate these products in several Knoll locations across the country, including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., and the New York Refresh.
ARO Block
ARO Block is a series of modular acoustic tiles inspired by architectural cladding. The product arose out of a need to reuse post-industrial remnant material at FilzFelt’s manufacturing facility.
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ARO Block 1 uses voids between triangular tiles to add a layer of patterning. -
ARO Block 3 uses asymmetrical angles that nest together to create elegant voids.
ARO Plank
ARO Plank is a series of modular planks available in six standard configurations.
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ARO Plank, Casper Headquarters -
ARO Plank 7 -
ARO Plank, Knoll New York -
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ARO Plank work pod, Casper Headquarters -
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Custom ARO Bench, Knoll San Francisco -
ARO Plank 5 in Spinneybeck Leather, Knoll Houston -
ARO Plank 7 in Spinneybeck Leather
ARO Grid
A series of new ceiling products elevate the ubiquitous 2’x2′ ceiling grid. Available in six dynamic patterns, Grid shields views to equipment above and defines the ceiling through materiality.
ARO Attach
A flexible and easy-to-install desk solution for privacy, Attach’s versatility allows any desktop to quickly adapt the acoustics and performance of a workspace.
ARO Baffle
Acoustically absorptive baffles are suspended to create a continuous, open ceiling. Individual baffles can be arranged at varied spacing allowing for integrating lighting and mechanical systems.
ARO Arc
Similar to Baffle, ARO Arc can be assembled to suspend above work areas and can integrate lighting.
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ARO Arc, Casper Headquarters -
ARO Arc, Knoll Houston -
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ARO Arc, Knoll Los Angeles
ARO Array
These perforated felt screens offer static and dynamic patterns that can be used individually or in a series. The screens and their geometric patterns delineate space, filter light, and provide varied degrees of privacy.
ARO Shingle
Individual panels are tiled and offset to create a continuous, shingled effect when patterned across a larger surface.
ARO Fold and ARO Divide
Both portable screens, ARO Fold can playfully provide an on-the-spot acoustic divider, adjust to two sizes, and stores flat while ARO Divide offers a larger dividing plane to quickly provide privacy and enhance focus.
