Ceilings are now considered such an important element of the interior design that they are often referred to as the fifth wall. In fact, a ceiling is an important element in maximising lighting, managing acoustics, reducing energy costs and has a key role to play in how we feel and interact with a building.

One of the biggest deterrents to happiness in the workplace is noisy office environments and the inability to have a private conversation. Much of this can be alleviated by selecting a ceiling with a high noise reduction coefficient. These ceilings absorb sound more efficiently and enhance employee engagement, while good ceiling design can increase productivity by adding pops of colour and texture or creating break-out spaces that bring relief from the bustle of business.

Asona’s acoustic laminate finishes are designed as a decorative finish to Asona’s range of locally manufactured ceiling panels, Triton & Polyfon. The finishes provide architects and interior designers with a greater choice to be original and bold, to use colour, print and perforated texture to create more varied, inspiring and personalised work environments.

Sonatex, a propriety glass matt laminate finish for ceiling panels provides a flat, smooth durable finish and is available in white, black, greys, (RAL) colours, wood-look and textural prints.

Sonaris, a proprietary and patented perforated glass matt laminate, has a dual layer structure where colours and perforations can be layered to create texture and design effects. Manufactured in New Zealand, Sonaris is available in a range of perforation patterns and custom designs are easily realised.