Shaping the office environment
HEX-O
Aesthetic and functional
The HEX-O sculptural series is an allrounder. Its modular design is truly compelling. The product family fulfills two essential functions in the room: It combines lighting and room acoustics. At the workplace, light and background noise are the two factors that most impact well-being. HEX-O combines state-of-the-art LED lighting technology with highly efficient sound absorbers to create an optimal working environment. Thanks to their combinability, the modules can be easily expanded, while room and lighting planners still enjoy enormous design freedom.
Project inspiration
Its inspiration
The transdisciplinary design studio 13&9 from Graz wanted to develop HEX-O as a product family that offers maximum planning freedom while combining several functions with light and acoustics.
The idea of geometric elements arose from this. The modularity derives from bees' honeycomb systems. The result is a lighting system that can be used simultaneously as a lighting, design, and acoustic element. A lighting concept born of necessity and created for the modern age.
"We really wanted to offer designers a design tool that anyone can use to create their own light-acoustic landscape."
Martin Lesjak, 13&9
Product variants
A strong duo for your office
Light-acoustic solutions with a profile: HEX-O was developed specifically for office environments. The microprismatic PMMA cover delivers uniform and glare-free light at the workplace. Three combinable acoustic elements – MODULE, FLAT, and ABSORBER – have multiple effects. Their felt surface absorbs high-frequency sounds, while lower frequencies are attenuated by the elements' volume. The polygonal shape uniformly distributes sound waves. This produces noticeably balanced acoustics in open-plan offices, meeting rooms, and open environments.
"In an open space, a tailored lighting and acoustics concept is critical, as it creates sensory zoning without physically demarcating the space."
Anastasija Lesjak, 13&9
Innovative, sustainable material
HEX-O sound absorbers are made of optically high-quality PET fleece, which is regionally molded and finished. The special, felt-like material and its haptic surface boast optimal room-acoustic properties. It also outlasts its use as an acoustic element: The material, made of 60% recycled PET bottles, can be recycled after its service life.
We have developed a special origami folding technique to precisely shape the velvety PET-fleece. This manufacturing method produces completely smooth edges that round out the acoustic bodies both visually and in terms of their acoustic effectiveness.
Precise acoustic planning
Whether it's a new build or an acoustic retrofit: Our room acoustics experts will support you with any optimisation. Based on your plans, we carry out a standardised calculation of the reverberation time and improve it in a targeted manner by employing XAL acoustic solutions. Our focus is on creating an atmosphere in every room that is pleasant and appropriate for its use. We would be happy to advise you – please contact us.
Simple installation
Futuristic design aspirations
EANS Flight Control Centre
Together with Moodne Valgustus, XAL’s partner in Estonia, KAMP Architects developed the lighting concept for the EANS Flight Control Centre in Estonia. The client had high expectations for the lighting in the office and general areas such as corridors and the lobby. The interior and exterior design had to reflect the main focus of the company's activities – air traffic control and management. The simplest option would have been to stick acoustic panels to the ceiling, but the architects deliberately chose not to go for the obvious solution. Instead, they opted for a lighting and acoustic system with a sculptural character: HEX-O. The design of the hexagonal HEX-O luminaires blended seamlessly into the black and white interior.
Product Designer
Produktdesign Studio 13&9
Product design studio 13&9, led by Anastasija and Martin Lesjak (architect, CEO, and founder of INNOCAD architecture), creates and develops product collections in collaboration with specialised partners in lighting, furniture, flooring, fashion, accessories, exhibition, and sound design.
"To develop HEX-O, we assembled a team of architects, product designers, industrial designers, technical developers, and lighting and acoustics experts from XAL. We drew on state-of-the-art research regarding the effects of light and acoustics on health and well-being in work environments."
Features
TW 2700 – 6500 K
Even greater lighting design freedom
Microsprismatic cover (UGR < 19)
Standard-compliant workplace illumination
Easy Mounting
Easy to install with templates and click system
Sustainability
Acoustic elements made from recycled PET material
Special Colours
Large colour palette for even more design freedom
The sound of stress-free working
MUSE
A quiet environment is a basic human need. Today, however, it is often neglected and measures for room acoustics are only implemented half-heartedly. The combination of light and acoustics are the most critical factors influencing well-being at work, boosts productivity and enhances the enjoyment of work. The MUSE system offers a solution for the most significant challenges of modern office environments. Virtually glare-free and brilliant professional office workplace lighting is combined with optimised room acoustics for a stress-free and focused office environment.
