Gazette: Dimmer by Création Baumann

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1 NEW INTERPLAY OF LIGHT Discover our unique selection of dimming fabrics. Now with even more materials, structures, colours and designs.

1; URBAN GLADES Enjoy the art of light control through textiles at work: visit the newly opened Wälderhaus in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg.

1 GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS Get ideas for creative dimming: be inspired by our groundbreaking references from all over the world.

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Photo: Dorfmüller / Kröger / Klier, Hamburg

Day and night, seeing and concealing. Just as in nature these contrasts also play a key role in interior design. This is particularly true for a multi-functional building such as the Wälderhaus, where light control intensifies the experience. This is why Hamburg’s newest architectural gem turned to Création Baumann when it came to textile furnishings. In a world where an increasing number of light sources encounter increasingly open spaces we offer the best solutions for dimming, and light and glare protection. Whether you want dim-out or black-out: thanks to collections such as Dimmer, Phantom, Mystery, Oscura and Sonic, our collection offers a unique and versatile range of dimming fabrics – each perfectly designed, easy to wash, flame-retardant and with impressively good acoustic qualities. An individual solution? We’d be happy to provide one.

THREE QUESTIONS FOR ANDREAS HELLER, ARCHITECT OF THE WÄLDERHAUS IN HAMBURG It is light and dark that makes the forest attractive. What is the significance / importance of this when it comes to the architecture of the Wälderhaus?

The architecture of the building refracts the daylight on to different areas. Just as in a rough block of wood, they provide a fascinating interplay between light and dark. The specially designed LED lights in the communal and dining areas pick up the forest theme. The 150 or so glass elements suspended from the ceiling are reminiscent of drops of resin.

Where and how do textiles contribute to the interplay between light and dark?

They offer protection from the sun while at the same time transmitting light in the offices, allow dimming in event and seminar rooms and also achieve improved acoustics. In addition, they enable the user to control the lighting individually.

The curtains, composed of several colours, form not least a subtle response to the exposed concrete in the event rooms.

What were the factors that made you turn to Création Baumann?

Our technical requirements were met by Création Baumann and verified by test certificates. Thanks to their impressively diverse and carefully developed range of colours we were able to bring the fabric used completely in line with our design concept.

Studio Andreas Heller is an internationally successful team of architects focusing particularly on museum buildings. www.studio-andreas-heller.de

./ URBAN GLADES LOCATION: Wälderhaus, Hamburg, Deutschland DESIGN: Studio Andreas Heller GmbH, Hamburg/Henningsen GmbH & Co. KG, Heikendorf DIMMING: Mystery (other fabric: Shadow)

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7 SWISS TEXTILE CULTURE LOCATION: Konzepthalle6, Thun, Switzerland DESIGN: daskonzept ag, Thun DIMMING: Dimmer (other fabric: Sinfonia)

Photo: Peter Leuenberger, Bern

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; TAILOR-MADE ROOMS AND FABRIC LOCATION: Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland DESIGN: Alvar Aalto, Helsinki /A-Konsultit-architecture office, Helsinki / Mr. Jaakko Puro Puroplan Oy / Jaakko Puro Oy, Helsinki / Vallila Interior Oy, Helsinki DIMMING: Dimmer Photo: Henry Ahlavuo, Vallila Interior, Helsinki

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8 CLASSY DAY AND NIGHT LOCATION: The Alpina Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland DESIGN: Jaggi & Partner AG, Gstaad / Hirsch Bedner Associates, London / Müller-Hirschi AG, Zweisimmen DIMMING: Dimmer (other fabrics: Cavallo Plus, Numa, Vivace)

Photo: Peter Leuenberger, Bern

) TEXTILE EVENTS LOCATION: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland DESIGN: Seiler Innenarchitekten GmbH, Basel / Texcon Fabrics AG, Altendorf DIMMING: Oscuratinto Plus

Photo: Annett Eriksen Hoch

Photo: Christian Münch, Rostock

Photo: René Manders, Deurne

) APPLAUSE FOR THE INTERIOR DESIGN LOCATION: Muziekgebouw Frits Philips, Eindhoven, Netherlands DESIGN: Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe / Niels van Eijk & Miriam van der Lubbe, Geldrop DIMMING: Dimmer (other fabrics: Malta, Steel Net, Samos)

1 QUALITY OF LIFE PROVIDED BY FABRIC LOCATION: Kleppetunet, Klepp, Norway DESIGN: HVIDT Arkitekter, København / Norengros AS, Oslo DIMMING: Dimmer

1 FOCAL POINT OF GUESTS’ ENJOYMENT LOCATION: Hotel Ringelnatz, Warnemünde, Germany DESIGN: Baustudio Kastl, Rostock DIMMING: Dimmer

; OPTIMUM DIMMING LOCATION: Vårsøg Hotel, Surnadal, Norway DESIGN: Solem Arkitekter AS, Trondheim DIMMING: Dimmer (other fabric: Jaspis)

Photo: Rolf Frei, Weil am Rhein

; LIGHT AND SOUND UNDER CONTROL LOCATION: Swiss Red Cross Basel-Stadt, Basel, Switzerland DESIGN: Forsberger Architekten AG, Basel/Swiss Red Cross Basel-Stadt, Basel / Interior Service AG, Suhr DIMMING: Phantom

, CULTIVATED INTERPLAY OF LIGHT LOCATION: Pflegezentrum Bombach, Zurich, Switzerland DESIGN: Niedermann Sigg Schwendener Architekten AG, Zurich / Wohnidee Wechsler GmbH, Lucerne DIMMING: Phantom (other fabrics: Umbria, Shadow, Sinfonia)

Photo: Martin Stramo, Stockholm

Photo: lichtbreust gmbh, Hannover

Photo: René Rötheli, Baden

Photo: Theodor Stalder, Thema Fotografie GmbH, Zürich

; LIGHT MEETS SPACE LOCATION: Meeting area, Psychiatric Clinic Königsfelden, Windisch, Switzerland DESIGN: Liechti Graf Zumsteg Architekten, Brugg / Hans Hassler AG, Aarau DIMMING: Dimmer (other fabric: Sinfonia)

1 FIVE STAR CURTAINS LOCATION: Clarion Hotel Arlanda, Stockholm, Sweden DESIGN: Björkén Architects, Luleå DIMMING: Dimmer (other fabrics: Crystal, Glen, Naxos, Grace)

. MAGICAL DIMMING LOCATION: Leibniz Universität, Hannover, Germany DESIGN: pax brüning architekten, Hannover/ meineke raumdecor GmbH, Neustadt am Rübenberge DIMMING: Dimmer, Magic

1 BEAUTY TREATMENT WITH TEXTILES LOCATION: Clé de Peau Beauté Salon, Kobe, Japan DESIGN: Architecture and Interior Design

by SHISEIDO CO., LTD. Advertising Creation Department, Tokyo DIMMING: Dimmer

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1; ORDERLY SUNSHINE LOCATION: Senior residence Südpark, Basel, Switzerland DESIGN: Herzog & de Meuron, Basel / Grego Architektur Zurich / Atlas Stiftung, Zurich / SBB Immobilien / Interior Service AG, Suhr DIMMING: Phantom (below)

Photo: Rolf Frei, Weil am Rhein

For more inspiration for dimming, privacy and glare protection – as well as any other issues related to interior design using fabrics – visit our website or one of our dealers. www.creationbaumann.com

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