Style Group

Acoustic Moveable Wall Specialists

+44 (0)1202 874044 Website

Sort by:

Showing 1-36 of 137

1 2 3 4

Sponsored

A FIRST FOR AUTOMATIC PARTITIONING

Style Group

Recently refurbished, Vodafone’s Manchester office is the first building in the UK to combine two electric moveable walls, delivering an entirely automated system for dividing room space. Working with architects, CMI Workplace and main contractor, Overbury, Style was specified to install a fully automatic Dorma Moveo Glazed ComfortDrive moveable wall adjacent to a Skyfold, the fully automatic, vertically rising operable wall, housed in the ceiling cavity. At the push of a button, the walls open and close with ease, offering a phenomenal lab tested 50dB Rw acoustic integrity for the glass system, and 51dB Rw for the Skyfold.

Sponsored

A MOVEABLE BOARDROOM DIVIDE

Style Group

Providing an aesthetically impressive divide that is also intensely practical, Style has installed a DORMA Moveo operable wall system in the boardroom of major fund advisor, Dimensional. With 55dB acoustics this semi-automatic moveable wall offers exceptional privacy when closed, allowing concurrent meetings to run either side, completely undisturbed. Perfectly complimenting the interior décor of this prestigious office, the panels have a chic fabric finish with a sophisticated dark timber skirting. As DORMA’s exclusive UK partner, Style is able to offer the very best choice of moveable wall systems from a global, market leading manufacturer.

Sponsored

Banqueting Hall Optimises Space

Style Group

Moveable walls are a vital resource for the hospitality sector as they immediately enable businesses to increase revenue by using the same space for more events. Clearly demonstrating how a partitioning system can offer an excellent return on investment, Crown Banqueting, a lavish Asian wedding venue, recently worked with operable wall specialist Style to design and install a sophisticated partitioning system to their expansive event space. Delivering excellent acoustic privacy between divided areas, the sliding wall panels can be quickly manoeuvred into place, allowing Crown Banqueting to successfully cater for up to 700 guests split between two separate areas

Sponsored

Demand for Automatic Walls Goes Through the Roof!

Style Group

According to leading moveable wall specialist Style, demand for automatic moveable wall systems from architects, specifiers, contractors and end-user clients has almost quadrupled in the last 10 years. Reflecting a strong shift towards the automation of flexible space electrically-powered systems now make up 44% of the company’s total order intake, compared to just 27% in 2009 - a staggering increase of 388% in a decade. Style is the exclusive UK partner to DORMA Hüppe and Skyfold, both of which offer fully automatic solutions.

Sponsored

Dorma Hüppe i-Track Intelligent semi self parking moveable walls by Style

Style Group

The innovative new i-Track from Dorma Hüppe has been designed to make the moving of tall moveable walls both simple and safe for the operator. Modular in design, the system employs a sequence of curves and internal track switches to allow the smooth and easy movement of large, heavy panels. Cleverly harnessing the kinetic energy created by panel movement, i-Track utilises that momentum to effortlessly facilitate a change in direction as each panel passes through the curves, into and out of the parking pocket. Track diverters are used to manually program the carriers to automatically move each panel to the correct parking location.The i-Track really comes into its own where panel height exceeds 5000mm, when weight can become an issue with right-angled track. The use of curves not only improves overall functionality but ensures no point of collision, reducing wear and tear on track and carriers. This significantly extends the operational life of the moveable wall system, contributing to long-term sustainability and ultimately reducing maintenance costs.Since the launch of the i-Track, Style, sole UK distributor for Dorma Hüppe moveable walls, has installed this comprehensive solution in a variety of locations from schools and conference facilities to hospitality venues.“i-Track innovation really is a game changer for moveable wall systems with the days of wrestling oversized panels now a thing of the past,” said Julian Sargent, Style’s group managing director.“As the i-Track makes it easier and safer for the operator to quickly reconfigure multi-functional rooms, the likelihood of the space being used to its full operational potential all day, every day is greatly increased.”If requirements change over time, the modular nature of i-Track allows the existing layout to be cost-effectively altered, rather than requiring an entirely new system.

Sponsored

DORMA HüPPE TARGETS EDUCATION SECTOR

Style Group

Over the last 12 months, partitioning experts Style, sole UK distributor for Dorma Hüppe, has seen a noticeable increase in demand for glass partitions from within the education sector. Combining transparency with exceptional acoustic privacy, glass systems create bright, open spaces which can be quickly reconfigured to meet the teaching requirements. Another trend in the education sector Style has witnessed is a shift towards fully automatic moveable walls, allowing teachers to change the space available at the push of a button. Automatic movable walls avoid any manual handling and ensure the most effective acoustic seal is formed every time.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 Manual Moveable Wall - Staffordshire Academy School

Style Group

At an academy school in Staffordshire, Style was contracted to create flexible space in the large drama facility, encouraging the room to be better utilised by allowing more than one class to be scheduled to run at the same time. The advanced Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall is lightweight and smooth to operate, making it easy for staff to quickly split the room into two separate areas, or open it up into a single open-plan space.With an impressive 55dB acoustic rating, concurrent classes can comfortably take place undisturbed, even if a quieter class is taking place on one side while a noisy drama class is on the other.Style is the UK’s leading expert in moveable wall systems, offering innovative, flexible space solutions for commercial, educational, and hospitality environments. Renowned for quality, sustainability, and acoustic performance, Style transforms interiors with precision-engineered operable walls tailored to client needs.“The high acoustic rating of the Variflex makes it a hugely popular solution,” said Steve Williams, Style’s sales director for the midlands. “Space is often at a premium in the education sector, making it essential that each area is utilised to maximum efficiency. A Variflex moveable wall ensures classes and activities can run concurrently without disturbing one another.“We experience ongoing high demand from schools, colleges and universities, all seeking to make the most of their teaching areas, with room flexibility being a key consideration.”Finished in black on one side and white on the other, the Variflex moveable wall is a stylish and practical addition to the Staffordshire academy’s drama facility.Greatly improving the longevity of the system and delivering significant savings over time, Variflex panels are manufactured separately to the frame, allowing the panel linings to be easily changed if one becomes damaged or scuffed.The moveable wall is also a highly sustainable solution, complying with environmental product declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 Manual Moveable Wall installed at Coventry Arena exhibition hall

Style Group

The Coventry Building Society Arena is an award-winning complex situated in the heart of the UK. Maximising revenue opportunities for the exhibition and conference area, Style was commissioned to install a 10 metre high Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall, allowing the 54 metre wide hall to be divided into two separate rooms or left as one vast, open-plan space. Delivering an excellent acoustic rating of 55dB, the partitioning wall allows concurrent events to be run undisturbed on either side.Helping ensure the safe operation of such a large moveable wall, Style recommended the i-Track system which uses a sequence of curves and internal track switches to allow the smooth and easy movement of the heavy panels. The Coventry Building Society Arena (often shortened to the CBS Arena, and formerly known as the Ricoh Arena) is a first-class facility that includes a 32,609-seater stadium, conference, exhibition and meeting spaces to cater for events from as small as 7 up to as many as 7,000 delegates, as well as a Hilton hotel and an expansive casino complex. Style worked directly with the arena to increase the flexibility of the Indoor Arena, a pillar-free hall offering 6,000 square metres of event space.“With nearly 25 years in operation, Style has had considerable experience delivering moveable wall solutions for halls as large as the one at the CBS Arena”, said Steve Williams, sales director for Style Midlands. “When panel heights exceed 5000mm, weight can become an issue with regards to ease of manoeuvrability. “The Dorma Hüppe i-Track will help reduce wear and tear of the tracking and carriers, significantly extending the operational life of the wall and reducing ongoing maintenance costs. “For the operator, it means the days of wrestling with oversized panels is now a thing of the past. The i-Track system simply harnesses kinetic energy created by the panel movement, utilising that momentum to pass it in and out of the parking pocket.“Track diverters are also used to manually program the carriers to automatically move each panel to the correct parking location.”

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 Manual Moveable Wall Sets - Low VOC Emissions Results Set New Standard

Style Group

Responding to a growing awareness of the importance of indoor air quality, Style’s manufacturing partner, Dorma Hüppe, is pleased to announce that their Variflex moveable wall system far exceeded expectations in a recent emissions test carried out by the independent laboratory, eco-INSTITUT.Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were analysed and evaluated, delivering reference values of only 0.021 mg/m³. This is an outstanding result given that the recommended maximum level, according to AgBB (Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products) is ≤ 1 mg/m³.The result is particularly significant for architects, contractors and end-users choosing moveable walls for sustainable buildings, as not only were the individual parts tested, but also a complete Variflex 100 moveable wall with an opening height of 2800mm.This consisted of a full-wall element, telescopic element and pass door with wheels and suspension. This created a ‘worst case scenario’, with all three elements being tested at dimensions that reflected a potential real-life installation, yet Dorma Hüppe still came out with exceptional figures.“These test results show just how far advanced Dorma Hüppe is with its strategy to develop highly sustainable moveable wall solutions,” said Julian Sargent, Style’s group managing director.“By using such high-quality, environmentally friendly material, it means Style can meet even the most demanding sustainable building specifications and, as is the case with the Variflex 100, it is also helping to maintain unpolluted indoor air quality.”Style is the UK’s market leading moveable, folding and partitioning wall specialist and, through their exclusive UK partnership with Dorma Huppe, were the first ever UK supplier of EPD certified moveable walls in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN15804.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 semi automatic moveable wall combines with glass semi automatic wall and skyfold acoustic folding wall in London offices of Anglo American

Style Group

Combining various types of moveable wall within the same building is fast becoming the latest trend for architects aiming to create the ultimate flexible space solution. One recent example is the London offices of Anglo American, a leading global mining company, where partitioning experts Style installed a complex arrangement of moveable wall systems to divide a single large space into four individual rooms.To achieve the level of adaptability required, Style utilised both solid and glass Dorma Hüppe Variflex semi-automatic moveable walls, as well as vertically rising, fully automatic Skyfold Classic 60 moveable walls.This combination enables the entire space to be re-configured quickly into smaller or larger meeting rooms, with the 57dB acoustic rating of the solid moveable wall, 52dB of the glass moveable wall and 59dB of the Skyfold delivering such an exceptional sound barrier that all rooms can host busy meetings without causing any disturbance between them.Anglo American is a leading global mining company whose products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Its portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world.Style worked with architects, MCM, and contractor, BW, to create wide-ranging flexible space in the ‘Office Zone’ and ‘Innovation Hub’ located at Anglo American’s offices in London. Within the configuration, the Skyfold walls meet with Dorma walls in T shapes, turning this very large room into four individual rooms accessible via a corridor, created when the glass moveable walls are in position.By integrating four fully-glazed pass doors into the glass moveable walls, there is ease of access into each of the meeting rooms from the temporary corridor.“This is a superb example of how a range of complementing moveable walls can combine to deliver truly first class, flexible office space,” said Julian Sargent, Style’s group managing director.“The final configuration gives Anglo American so many options as to how to use the space and is a real showcase for anyone visiting the building.”

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 Semi-automatic Moveable Wall - Aviva offices, London

Style Group

Working with architect, T P Bennett and contractor, Overbury, moveable wall specialist Style was recently specified to create flexible seminar space on floor 1 of Aviva’s new London head offices in Fenchurch Street.A single Dorma Huppe Variflex ComforTronic, semi-automatic moveable wall, boasting an outstanding 59dB acoustic performance, separates the seminar area from the catering and breakout zone. A second Variflex system allows the space to be further sub-divided into two smaller rooms. Both walls are finished in a chic Kvadrat Encircle fabric, one grey and the other a deep green, perfectly complementing the interior décor.Aligning with Aviva’s commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040, the Variflex system has an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804. This certification provides transparent and verified information about the environmental impact of the product across its lifecycle. Aviva’s new head office is spread over multiple floors, providing modern and spacious working areas that aim to facilitate collaboration and innovation amongst the 1,500 employees that work there. “This is a very sophisticated seminar area,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group managing director, “and thanks to the ease of manoeuvrability and high-end acoustic ratings of the two Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable walls, it can be quickly transformed to cater for one large, or two small, seminars.“Once the seminars are over, the room can also be fully opened up into a vast open plan area for catering and networking, making this an exceptional solution for Aviva whose requirements can change daily.”Style is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Huppe, offering a wide range of manual, semi-automatic and fully automated moveable walls.Further attesting to the sustainability of the installation, Style is accredited under the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. This certification ensures that the company adheres to practices that maximize sustainability and minimize waste throughout their operational processes.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 Semi-automatic Moveable Wall divides large sports hall, Leicestershire

Style Group

The large sports hall in the new £22.5million Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre offers considerable functionality thanks to a Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall installed by partitioning experts, Style. Featuring semi-automatic operation with an impressive 59dB acoustic barrier between divided areas, the wall allows the hall to be quickly separated into two dance and fitness studios or opened-up to accommodate activities requiring the entire area.Ensuring a long-term return on investment, the Variflex panels are manufactured separately from the frame, allowing individual ones to be easily changed if they become damaged. This represents a highly cost-effective solution, compared to having the entire moveable wall replaced, and is an essential feature for a busy facility like this where a wide variety of sports are being enjoyed.A partnership between North-West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) and Everyone Active, the new leisure centre boasts a competition-sized swimming pool, learner pool, gym, spin and dance studios, squash courts, a climbing wall, café and spa facilities as well as the eight-court sports hall. Working with architect, GT3 and contractor, Metnor Construction, Style advised installing the Dorma Variflex moveable wall, effectively increasing the useability of the sports hall, allowing the space to be rapidly adapted to meet the varied demands of exercise classes and different sporting groups.Finished in a contemporary pearly grey laminate, the Variflex benefits from semi-automatic operation which means, once the wall has been moved into position, the acoustic seals are applied to the perfect pressure every time without the need for manual intervention.“For dance and fitness studios, it’s critical to have a high quality moveable wall with a top-end acoustic rating,” said Steve Williams, sales director for Style Midlands.“Without this, you suffer competing music and instruction from the classes taking place either side which becomes a real interference and spoils the quality of teaching.“With the 59dB acoustic wall, you are very close to a sound-proofed solution. If music is playing on one side as the wall closes, it’s incredible to witness the noise disappearing as the semi-automatic acoustic seals move into position.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex 100 Semi-automatic Moveable Walls installed at Sandon Global head offices

Style Group

At the new head office of award-winning manufacturer, Sandon Global, Style worked with contractor, H Cumberbirch, and architects, 2M2 Studio, to create flexible space by installing two Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable walls with 46dB acoustic ratings. With both walls benefiting from semi-automatic operation, the acoustic seals are always applied to exactly the right pressure, delivering exceptional privacy during meetings and events. Creating a contemporary yet highly functional feature of the walls, a combination of acoustic absorbing fabric and writeable glass was used as finishes.Style is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Hüppe offering a complete range of solid and glass moveable walls with manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic operation.“This is a really stylish head office for Sandon Global, and the Variflex moveable walls not only offer adaptable room space, but they also complement the interior design perfectly,” said Andy Gibson, Style’s director for the North.“The 46dB acoustics on both operable walls ensure that meetings, training sessions, workshops and other events can take place undisturbed. By incorporating a pass door between the board room and seminar area, the wall can be left in place without access issues, only opening up the whole area for occasional large-scale events. In contrast, the meeting room wall is likely to be used most days, depending on numbers.”Between the boardroom and the amphitheatre-style seminar room, writable white glass was applied on the seminar side, with a Creation Bauman Astra Fabric acoustic absorption surface in the boardroom.The moveable wall between the meeting rooms has a mix of the same acoustic absorbing fabric and writeable white glass on both sides – perfect for hosting brainstorm sessions and workshops.Sandon Global manufactures anilox rolls and cylinders used in the flexographic, lithographic and metal decoration print industries, worldwide. The new, purpose-built headquarters in Runcorn, Cheshire, provides additional capacity as well as a state-of-the art research and development function.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Fully automatic Comfortdrive Acoustic moveable wall - East Lothian Learning Campus Chooses Dorma Huppe Moveable Wall

Style Group

East Lothian’s newest secondary school, situated within the £47.2m Wallyford Learning Campus, prioritises space flexibility with the installation of a Dorma Huppe Variflex ComfortDrive moveable wall, allowing the main drama and assembly hall to be quickly and easily divided into two separate areas, whenever required. Partitioning experts, Style, worked with JM Architects and Morrison Construction to deliver adaptable space to this heavily used facility.“This is a large space with a high ceiling,” said Angela McGowan, sales director for Style Scotland. “As a result, the panels are 4.6 metres tall which is why the fully automated operation is an advantage, as it would be more difficult to manoeuvre such large panels by hand.”The secondary school incorporates modern teaching and social spaces for 1,000+ pupils. There is also specialist provision for secondary age young people with severe and complex needs; a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) centre; and a Tots and Teens area.The Wallyford Learning Campus also provides access to sport, health and wellbeing facilities, outdoor learning, employability and training opportunities, for both adults and young people.Maximising the use of the hall, the Variflex moveable wall glides into place at the push of a button, dividing the room into two and forming an impressive acoustic separation due to its 57dB acoustic rating. This means a noisy class on one side will not disturb more quiet teaching on the other.“The moveable wall opens up the options as to how the hall is utilised,” said McGowan. “It also means savings on heating and lighting costs can be achieved by closing off half the hall whenever it is not required.”The Variflex moveable wall has a chic, black laminate finish. Extending the wall’s lifespan, each panel can be replaced individually if it becomes damaged or scuffed. This is a great advantage in busy public places, such as school and colleges, particularly where children may be undertaking drama or sports classes.Style also has a UK-wide service and repair team, with service contracts available to ensure ongoing smooth operation of almost any moveable wall system.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Fully automatic Comfortdrive Acoustic moveable wall Breath-taking Stepped Divide for University Auditorium installed and maintained by Style

Style Group

Newcastle University’s Frederick Douglass Centre is a £34 million flagship teaching facility. Seating in the impressive stepped auditorium is maximised thanks to Style’s installation of a world-first, bespoke set of moveable wall systems, dividing the room into two separate lecture halls, seating 500 and 250 students. Style worked in close collaboration with Sheppard Robson, and Sir Robert McAlpine, to design a solution that is fully automatic, concurrently moving a double skin of Dorma Hüppe sliding wall panels, up through the tiered seating. The final installation surpasses the client’s demands for acoustic privacy between divided areas.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Fully automatic Comfortdrive Acoustic moveable wall installed by Style at Loughborough University.

Style Group

As part of a £1.7m investment, Loughborough University recently remodelled Quorn Hall into an impressive 560-seat lecture theatre. Adding functionality to the new facility, Style was contracted to install a 57dB Dorma Hüppe Variflex ComfortDrive moveable wall system with fully automatic operation, allowing the vast space to be divided into two separate areas. A complex project, Style was specified by Core Architects to design a system that not only accommodated the exceptionally high ceiling but that also incorporated the stepped-rise of the seating.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic acoustic moveable wall - AECOM offices, Scotland

Style Group

Style recently worked with contractor, AKP, to create space flexibility in AECOM’s new Glasgow premises. The addition of a Dorma Huppe Variflex glass and a Variflex solid moveable wall allow staff to create a meeting room within a main breakout area, as well as an additional meeting area near a social pool room and relaxation space.Both partitioning systems benefit from semi-automatic operation. The panels are moved into place manually, whereupon impressive rubber seals automatically expand to exactly the right pressure to create an effective acoustic barrier. With the glass and solid moveable walls boasting 47dB and 46dB acoustic ratings respectively, formal and informal meetings can take place without outside disturbance. AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has bought the Glasgow team together on one site at the new Bothwell Street offices. Reflecting employee preferences for more balanced choices when going to the office, the city centre location boasts Scotland’s first roof-top running track, spa-like shower facilities and over 400 cycle racks. Extending the focus on wellness to the workspace, the interior design includes workstation areas, break-out and sitting areas, individual booths for calls, open collaboration project tables, as well as a confidential project room.“We were delighted to have been appointed for this very forward-thinking and highly sustainable building, which has been formally certified by the International WELL Building Institute,” said Angela McGowan, sales director at Style Scotland.“The Dorma Huppe moveable walls are EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certified in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN15804, which means they are a perfect fit for this eco-friendly office.”The glass Variflex moveable wall has a fully glazed single pass door, allowing the wall to be left in position for extended periods of time, with ease of access.The solid moveable wall features a magnetic writable surface on one side, and black laminate on other, making it practical for use during brainstorming sessions, training and workshops.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Belfast office adds flexible space

Style Group

At the Belfast office of one of the largest professional services firms in the world, Style worked with architect, Perkins & Will, and Edgewater Contracts, to create flexible space in the company’s showcase meeting room on level 16, maximising the panoramic views across the Belfast skyline.Retaining the light, open feel of the floor, Style installed a semi-automatic, Dorma Huppe Variflex glass moveable wall, with frosting and manifestation on the panels for added privacy. Creating a 52 dB acoustic divide, this market-leading moveable wall enables staff to create a smaller, private meeting room off the main open plan floorspace, or open the entire area up for larger conferences and gatherings.“This is an exceptional moveable wall solution for a stunning meeting room,” said Angela McGowan, sales director for Style Scotland and Northern Ireland.“Due to its smooth operation and lightweight panels, the wall can be quickly moved in and out of position to cater for the various internal and external meetings that run each day.”The semi-automatic operation specified for this installation ensures the acoustic performance of the system is maximised by expanding substantial rubber seals to exactly the right pressure every time. Delivering a reliable 52 dB rating, events can be confidently scheduled to run alongside each other without risk of disturbance. The semi-automatic operation also minimises the chance of damage through manual handling although, as the board faces are manufactured separately to the frame, it is a relatively simple and low cost task to replace a damaged or scuffed one.Confirming the Variflex and Variflex Glass moveable wall systems as highly sustainable options, they both hold Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) compliant with ISO 14025 and EN 15804. This provides verified, life‑cycle-based environmental performance data, supporting green building certifications like DGNB, LEED, and BREEAM.In addition, Style recently renewed the Variflex Health Product Declarations (HPDs), providing complete transparency about specific material ingredients.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic acoustic moveable wall - Denton's offices, Milton Keynes

Style Group

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. Greatly improving the meeting room facilities at their Milton Keynes office, Style worked with contractor, CBRE, to install a Dorma Huppe Variflex glass moveable wall, converting an existing corner moveable wall into a “T” configuration.This new ‘extension’ increases flexibility of the office space, giving Dentons the option to create an additional small meeting room, create a much bigger meeting area, or open up the entire floorspace for larger gatherings.Offering seamless interior design, the frames of the new moveable wall were matched to those of the existing wall, with a continuation of the glass and a pass door for ease of access. The Variflex system was installed with semi-automatic operation and a 52dB acoustic rating.Operating across over 80 countries, Dentons helps grow, protect, operate and finance its clients’ organisations by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion and sustainability, it focuses on what matters most to each client.“This is a great example of where flexible meeting space is working so well that a client requires even more adaptability,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group managing director.“The high end acoustic rating of this Variflex moveable wall means meetings can take place in complete privacy, without noise disturbance, and the semi-automatic operation means the acoustic seals are applied to the correct pressure each time the wall is closed.“In addition, this is a highly sustainable solution as it is an EPD certified moveable wall in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN15804. This is of importance to anyone seeking sustainable solutions for BREEAM, LEED or SKA.”

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Edinburgh law firm

Style Group

At the Edinburgh offices of Shepherd and Wedderburn, a leading Scottish law firm, Style Scotland recently collaborated with Michael Laird Architects and GHI Contracts to deliver flexible office space using two advanced Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable walls. These semi-automatic systems, including a glass wall with a 52dB acoustic rating and a solid wall with a 59dB rating, transform an open-plan area into versatile meeting spaces. The design integrates panoramic city views to create a sophisticated environment that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.Style, a market leader in the moveable wall sector, is experiencing a surge in demand particularly in Scotland where sales are up by an unprecedented 32% in the last quarter. Founded in 1768, Shepherd and Wedderburn has been at the forefront of innovation in all the key sectors of the economy, delivering expert legal advice to commercial, public sector and private clients with both UK and global interests.The relocation of the Edinburgh headquarters to the new Haymarket grade A office development, which has an ‘A’ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), aligns with the firm’s commitment to growth and sustainability and a pledge to be net zero for carbon emissions by 2030.Style introduced two separate moveable walls to make the main office space adaptable for different events. A Dorma Huppe Variflex glass moveable wall extends across the full length of the room to create an expansive conference room with a corridor and breakout area. Installed in the centre of the room, a Variflex solid moveable wall abuts the glazed system creating two additional meeting rooms.A stylish manifestation was added to the glazed system, and the Shepherd and Wedderburn logo was added to the solid wall, contributing to the sophisticated interior design.“This is a stunning meeting area with incredible views of Edinburgh’s skyline,” said Angela McGowan, sales director for Style Scotland. “The top end acoustic ratings of both walls enables meetings to take place undisturbed, with the semi-automatic operation ensuring the seals are applied to exactly the correct pressure to maximise acoustic performance.”

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi Automatic Acoustic Moveable Wall - Nottinghamshire Crematorium

Style Group

Rushcliffe Oaks is a new crematorium situated in open countryside in Nottinghamshire. Partitioning specialist, Style worked with contractor, A&S Enterprises to increase the functionality of the space between entrance lobby and the chapel.A Dorma Hüppe Variflex semi-automatic glass moveable wall was chosen as the best option, allowing the chapel to be quickly closed off from the main entrance area whenever a funeral is in progress. Minimising possible disturbance, Variflex delivers an impressive 50dB acoustic rating, with further privacy being offered by the inclusion of automatic blinds that are integrated into the individual glass panels.Providing a sensitive and calming space to remember loved ones and say goodbye in a peaceful and tranquil setting, Rushcliffe Oak Crematorium is set in beautifully landscaped grounds. The environmentally conscious facility uses renewable energy sources and is one of the first in the country to invest in innovative all-electric technologies.Contributing to the facility’s drive for a low carbon footprint, the Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, making it a highly sustainable solution.“This is a perfect example of where a moveable wall can add so much more to a room than simply dividing the space,” said Steve Williams, Style’s sales director for the Midlands.“When not in use, the moveable wall can be stacked neatly away creating a large, open plan area. However, when in situ it plays an important role in ensuring ceremonies benefit from maximum privacy, helping to create an environment that is peaceful and free from outside disturbance.To ensure the room is fully accessible, Style increased the height of the pass door in the moveable wall to 2400mm, enabling a coffin to be easily manoeuvred into the chapel.

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic acoustic moveable wall - SharkNinja offices in Battersea Power Station

Style Group

At SharkNinja’s flagship offices within the iconic Battersea Power Station development, partitioning expert Style worked with Bowman Riley architects, and contractor, Ben Johnson Interiors, to create flexible internal space to meet the working needs of this forward-thinking company.A Dorma Hüppe Variflex glass moveable wall divides a section of the café, creating a large meeting room. A solid Variflex wall allows the space to be further divided into two smaller areas.This chic solution perfectly complements the contemporary décor whilst the impressive acoustic ratings of the walls of 52dB and 55dB respectively, provides exceptional privacy when the café is busy. The semi-automatic operation of both systems ensures the acoustic seals are always applied to exactly the correct pressure whilst improving ease of manoeuvrability for staff.SharkNinja, is the maker of class-leading Shark® vacuums and the innovative line of Ninja® kitchen appliances, positively impacting daily life in homes around the world. The new offices at Battersea Power Station spread over 25,000 square feet and forms a key part of the company’s continued expansion.Style is the UK’s sole distributor for both Dorma and Skyfold partitioning walls, offering specialist solutions for all requirements and budgets across multiple market sectors.In addition to the two Dorma Hüppe Variflex walls, Style also installed a simple, yet highly effective manually operated folding wall in the demonstration room, allowing the space to be divided into two separate areas, when required.“This is a great example of how different types of moveable walls suit different requirements,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group sales director.“As a key area for gatherings and meetings, the combination of the glass and solid Variflex systems was perfect for the café area as it maintains an open plan feel, and a very stylish design, while also offering the practicality of being able to create adaptable meeting rooms when required.“In the demonstration room, the requirements were specific, and the folding wall was just what was needed to create simple space division.”

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic Acoustic moveable wall - top Leeds law firm creates adaptable office space

Style Group

Reflecting exceptional growth, the Leeds branch of top UK law firm Mills and Reeves recently relocated to the 2nd floor of the iconic 1 City Square building. Aiming to deliver a state-of-the-art working environment, Style was contracted by Overbury to help create adaptable office space.The large, open plan meeting area benefits from a glass Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall that separates the space to create a substantial, private meeting room. A solid Variflex wall further sub-divides the area into two smaller meeting rooms.Both the glazed and the solid moveable walls have an impressive 52db acoustic rating, allowing meetings, training sessions and workshops to take place undisturbed.Mills and Reeve believes in building connections with its clients, its people and the communities it works in, to "Achieve more. Together." Named as one of the top law firms in the UK for nine years running and featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, 99% of Mills and Reeve staff said they’d recommend it as a good place to work.With the Leeds office growing exponentially since it opened in 2008, the new office almost doubles the size of the original footprint, occupying 10,200 sq ft and providing ample space to host client events and to create a brilliant networking space in the centre of Leeds. “This is a really stunning installation and a highly practical solution for Mills and Reeve,” said Andy Gibson, Style’s director for the north.“The moveable wall perfectly complements the interior design of the building, and thanks to the very high-end acoustics of both the glass and solid system, lively events can run concurrently next to quieter ones.For easy access between divided areas, the glass moveable wall features pass doors. This addition makes it practical to leave the dividing wall in place for long periods, only removing it when the full floor space is needed.https://www.style-partitions.co.uk/glass-partitions/case-studies/leeds-law-firm-chooses-moveable-walls-for-its-meeting-rooms/For added privacy, the glass wall features frosted manifestation, whilst maintaining a feeling of light and openness throughout the room. Reducing sound reverberation, the solid wall is finished with an Autex Groove patterned acoustic surface,

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic Acoustic moveable wall combined to make multiple meeting rooms (Anglo American offices)

Style Group

Sponsored

Dorma Variflex glass semi automatic Acoustic moveable wall combines with Dorma Variflex 100 semi-automatic moveable wall to create adaptable space in faith building

Style Group

Chinmaya Mission exists to provide individuals with the wisdom and practical means for personal growth and development, enabling them to become positive contributors to society. At Chinmaya Kirti, their home in London, a major renovation project was designed as a vision for future generations, rather than just an improved building.Working with architects, KJC, and contractor, Home Republic, Style was specified to be part of that vision, installing moveable walls to enable one large space in the classroom/bookshop area to be easily converted into six multi-functional rooms based on daily requirements. A combination of multiple Dorma Hüppe Variflex Glass and Variflex solid semi-automatic moveable walls were agreed as the best solution, with the glass moveable walls providing a 52dB acoustic barrier and the solid wall 55dB.With a standard anodised aluminium frame finish to the glass walls, and a melamine finish to the solid walls, the final installation provided a light and calm feel to the room design.“This is a great example of how using a combination of glass and solid moveable walls can transform how space is used,” said Michael Porter, sales director for Style South.“The glass moveable walls can combine to create a temporary corridor while the solid moveable walls then segregate the space into smaller individual rooms. Or the Mission can choose a whole range of combinations – from using one glass wall to simply divide the room in two, or to use the walls to provide varying sizes of rooms to suit the requirements of the day.“Such is the quality of the acoustic integrity that multiple events can take place within the segregated rooms without disturbing one another, which was an important factor at the Mission.“By including pass doors also means the moveable walls can remain in place for extended periods and the rooms can be accessed and used with ease.”