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March 31, 2023

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Suspended Ceiling in Bright Anodized Aluminium with a Hammertone Finish

A feature ceiling crafted in metal brings a distinguished impression to an interior space. This works for entire areas of all ceilings, but partial use for standard boarded ceilings and system ceilings would also create a focal point. In this example, we will look at a decorative ceiling introduced into an office space.

Bright Anodized Aluminium with a Hammertone Finish
A feature ceiling in aluminium that illuminates the office entrance by reflecting natural light from the windows and in-room lighting

This ceiling was installed in the headquarters of Remedy & Company Co., Ltd., a company engaged in pharmaceutical development. The office is located on the 23rd floor of Tokiwabashi Tower, a multi-purpose building situated in front of Tokyo Station. KIKUKAWA installed a glamorous and lustrous decorative ceiling in the entrance lounge, to match the concept of the office as an “Innovation Gateway”.

Bright Anodized Aluminium with a Hammertone Finish
The suspended ceiling features prominently in the centre of a system ceiling

This feature ceiling is parallelogram in shape and sized around 5,200mm x 3,200mm. It is finished in our “High Bright Silver Colour Hammertone”, one of the options available for our Alumiére® range of luminous anodized aluminium in textured finishes.

Bright Anodized Aluminium with a Hammertone Finish
The High Bright Silver Colour Hammertone finish gently reflects the surroundings

The ceiling is composed of ten cut panels, each 3mm-thick. The largest panels are approx.1,000 mm x 3,600 mm, which is relatively large for a Hammertone finish. The panels were installed using a clip-type fitting, which enabled a slim 3mm joint that didn’t impair the overall look.

The perimeter comprises upstand panels in the same Hammertone finish and recessed closing panels in steel painted in black, at a width of 150mm and surrounding all four sides. LED lighting has been installed both behind the ceiling panels and in an integrated 55mm-wide slit to make the decorative ceiling stand out.

Bright Anodized Aluminium with a Hammertone Finish
The shape of the panel echoes the design of the lounge furniture and carpet

The client for this project was originally interested in our Minamo® range of water ripple panels in mirror-polished stainless steel. Since this was for a ceiling, as a comparatively lightweight alternative we suggested our “High Bright Silver Colour Hammertone” finish in aluminium, which is high-gloss, and presents a concave-convex texture. In comparison to the Minamo® range, this finish offers a more delicately textured surface and softer reflective properties, which convinced the client ultimately.

Bright Anodized Aluminium with a Hammertone Finish
Inspecting a finished panel. The soft and blurry reflections were exactly what the client was looking for.
The surface looks sparkling depending on the perspective

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This was the first project to feature Aluméire’s High Bright Silver Colour Hammertone finish on a large scale and shows how the textured Hammertone finish can soften the tone and reflection of light. This is a perfect example of how you can incorporate the refined shine of metal into your project.