Project Name: Médiathèque Frère Robert

Designed by: Erginoğlu & Çalışlar

Photographer: Cemal Emden

Feltouch products: Baffle, Ellipse Cloud

Acoustic Solutions:  Ceiling 

Designed by Erginoğlu & Çalışlar, the Médiathèque Frère Robert transforms the concept of a media library through smart acoustics and refined design. Inside this modern learning hub, Feltouch’s Baffle and Ellipse Cloud elements work together to create a tranquil atmosphere where speech is clear and reverberation is controlled. Feltouch’s Cloud Baffle system improves acoustic quality and adds visual richness; it is engineered to reduce reverberation times and let sound disperse naturally, making it ideal for libraries and other public spaces. These baffles are made from eco‑friendly PET felt – 12‑mm‑thick panels that interlock to deliver high acoustic performance – and their suspension system allows height adjustment and 53 colour options.

For the Ellipse Cloud elements, Feltouch’s Cloud Collection was chosen because its spaced design addresses noise and echo issues while doubling as a striking aesthetic feature. The clouds not only absorb sound and prevent noise pollution but also enhance the ceiling design with smooth, organic curves. PET felt used in these panels consists of 100 % polyester with roughly 50 % recycled PET bottles and is produced without chemical additives. This material is naturally hydrophobic and antibacterial, making it durable, easy to clean and suitable for different interior climates.

Together, the Baffle and Ellipse Cloud systems lower reverberation times and improve speech intelligibility, allowing visitors to read, study and collaborate without distraction. Their customizable colours and gentle forms complement the library’s contemporary architecture, creating a welcoming space that supports learning and inspires creativity. By marrying sustainable materials with acoustic engineering, Médiathèque Frère Robert offers both functional quietness and a visually appealing ceiling, demonstrating how design and acoustics can coexist beautifully.