A unique design can help separate your space from the pack. In commercial applications, whether in retail spaces, offices, hospitals, schools, or public service facilities, perforated ceiling systems provide many benefits, including enhancing the aesthetic, controlling sounds, improving ventilations, and offering fire protection in some cases.
What Are Perforated Ceiling Systems?
Perforated ceilings systems are metal panels that include a laser cut pattern in either a prefabricated or custom design. They offer customization options like powder coating in a variety of colors, integrated lighting, and they can be suspended from the ceiling in targeted areas or cover entire ceilings. Depending on their application, they can be used indoors or outdoors to define the space.
Perforated Ceiling System Materials
Perforated ceilings are typically made from high quality metals like stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. These materials are well-suited to controlling the acoustics in the space as well as being a visually appealing element.
Benefits of Perforated Ceiling Systems
Perforated ceiling systems are durable and lightweight which make installation easy and allows them to be in use for many, many years. They are also incredibly versatile. Perforated metal ceiling systems can also act as metal wall systems, sun control systems, soffits, and canopies depending on the needs of the space.
Where to Use Perforated Ceiling Systems
These modern ceiling systems can be used in a variety of applications and different spaces, including:
Offices
Retail spaces
Hospitals and doctor offices
Schools
Community spaces
Airports
Museums
Restaurants
Perforated Ceiling System Design Ideas
Including perforated metal ceiling systems in your design has practical as well as aesthetic benefits. As a practical element, they offer acoustic control and can define spaces for different purposes. As an aesthetic element, they can continue the space’s design to the ceiling to create a fully encompassing design. The perforations and powder coating can also enhance the design by tying it into the larger space.
1. Incorporate Lighting
Incorporating lighting into the design creates a custom perforated ceiling system that is incredibly functional. Our Decorative Ceiling Systems can include integrated lighting to increase visibility as well as to enhance the appearance of the perforated panel itself.
2. Make a Large Space Feel Connected
Large spaces can sometimes feel too open and disconnected, so including elements that bring a sense of cohesion to the space can serve to increase the connection throughout the area. Steel perforated ceiling panels can do just that. Rather than settling for an expanse of white ceiling, adding laser cut perforated panels creates dimension and depth, and continuing the panels throughout the entire space makes it feel unified.
3. Control the Sun
Our perforated ceiling panels can also be used as Sun Control Systems in outdoor applications. The perforations allow light to penetrate through the panels, but they diffuse the light enough so that it isn’t overwhelming. This allows people to more thoroughly enjoy outdoor spaces.
4. Define Spaces for Productivity
Using design to define spaces allows the area to remain open while still delineating the different purposes that each area serves. Strategically positioning lighting in areas with a perforated ceiling system can make it clear what the different areas should be used for.
5. Pair with Laser Cut Wall Screens
Luckily, the ceiling doesn't get to have all the fun. Our perforated panels that are part of our MetalSpaces product line can also be installed on the walls for even more acoustic control and aesthetic benefit. Depending on the space, you can choose wall and ceiling panels with the same perforation pattern, or you can choose to use contrasting patterns and colors for more design interest.
6. Create a Memorable Entrance
The building entrance makes the first impression, and creating a memorable entrance can set the stage for the experience that guests or clients will have. Choosing perforated steel systems will enhance the entrance as well as help to control the sunlight. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns to ensure it fits with the overall aesthetic and design goals.
7. Go Custom
If the design needs a custom perforation pattern, we can help. With a custom designed MetalSpaces system, you can ensure that the design goals are met with our precision laser-cut panels.
Design the Perfect Perforations with VIVA Railings
We offer over 60 different perforation patterns that include primary, organic, and geometric patterns. If none of these options fit your design needs, you can design a custom laser-cut pattern that perfectly captures your mission and vision. You can customize your design even further with your choice of over 30 powder coating colors and the option to design a custom color.
Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today to design the perfect perforated ceiling system!