How was it produced? The wall coverings were printed on Digimura using BAF’s Dhurst Rho 351 UV inkjet printer, which also printed the acoustic panels using its direct-to-substrate print technology.
What challenges were overcome? The technique used to print the acoustic panels had not been tried before and it was imperative that the printing did not have a detrimental effect on their sound-dampening properties. BAF’s new business development manager Chris Holland said: "It was the first time we had tried to print directly to an acoustic panel. We were positive that using our in-house expertise it would work, but before the final printing stage we collaborated with Ecophon to ensure they were completely satisified that the acoustic quality was not impaired."
What was the feedback? Mandy Loose, Woodland Trust facilities manager, said: "As a woodland conservation charity we wanted a working environment that would inspire our staff and visitors to the office. The fact that the design could be carried through to the special panels we had chosen to minimise noise in the office was a major bonus. The graphics which adorn the walls are a great advert for our native woods and they look fantastic."
Killer app: Print preserves quiet scene
Wide-format printer BAF Graphics has worked with sound-absorbing ceiling and wall panel manufacturer Ecophon to produce the interior design and print for the Woodland Trust's HQ in Grantham, Lincolnshire. BAF was contracted to digitally print the wall coverings for the building's interior, without reducing their sound dampening ability.
