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Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - Cannock (Scotland) GP Surgery
Style Group
Park House surgery in Cannock is an NHS facility serving the local community. Offering a wide range of health services, it is a busy centre with constant pressure on room space.Working with Horsley Huber Architects and contractors, Three Sixty Commercial Interiors, Style was specified to install two moveable walls to enable the surgery to divide its office space into separate rooms, as and when required.The Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable walls, which are light and smooth to operate, allow staff to quickly reconfigure the office space, depending on the number of people involved and activities taking place.Delivering an impressive 55dB acoustic barrier, staff can work, provide client consultations, host meetings, or run training sessions either side of the walls, completely undisturbed.At Park House surgery an oak finish was added to the panels, however the individual surface finishes are almost unlimited - from genuine wood veneers to decor surfaces.Style is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Hüppe, Skyfold and SWG and offers an extensive range of moveable, folding and partitioning walls with manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic operation suitable for all requirements and budgets.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - Center Parcs Benefits from Flexible Conference Space
Style Group
Adding adaptability to the conference and meeting centre at the Nottingham Center Parcs, Style recently installed nine Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall systems, as part of a major refurbishment project.Effortless to manoeuvre, the Variflex walls can be quickly moved into position to create multiple rooms of varying sizes, maximising revenue from the space by directly matching the demands of the day. A common stacking area allows the entire area to be opened up into a single open-plan space that is suitable for larger events. With an impressive 55dB acoustic rating on all walls, concurrent meetings and events can take place undisturbed and, by including numerous pass doors, Style created ease of access between rooms for staff when the walls are in place.Center Parcs has more than 30 years’ experience in the UK short break market. It offers families the chance to escape daily stresses in beautiful woodland settings, with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, award-winning spa facilities, restaurants, retail outlets and a subtropical swimming paradise.Center Parcs is also an exceptional business venue and, at Sherwood Forest, Style worked with Architects, Jackson Design Associates, and contractors, The Jordon Group, to create flexible space within its conference and meeting centre, called The Venue.Complementing the interior design of the room Style provided a timber effect laminate finish on one side of the walls, the client adding a natural woodland wallpaper to the other.“This is a very good example of how to take a large open space and install a combination of moveable walls to create true adaptability,” said Steve Williams, Style’s sales director for the Midlands.“For Center Parcs, it enables them to maximise the use of their meeting and conference facilities, making this a superb facility for corporate events.“Center Parcs also has a keen focus on sustainability and minimising its carbon footprint, and the Variflex walls fit that model perfectly thanks to their EPD certification in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN15804.”
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - Christchurch Family Hub
Style Group
Christchurch Family Hub provides essential, early support for local families. In 2003, Style installed a folding wall with pass-door to enable the Hub to divide its main activity and family room into two separate areas, as and when needed.Twenty-two years on and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council again contacted Style, this time to replace the old wall with a modern system with enhanced operation and improved acoustics. Finished in a beech laminate, the new Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall is smooth and lightweight to manoeuvre, allowing the space to be easily opened up, or divided into two rooms, many times a day. If preferred, the dividing wall can be left in place for extended periods thanks to an integrated pass-door and, with a 49dB acoustic rating, activities can comfortably take place either side of the wall undisturbed.“The original wall at the Christchurch Family Hub lasted over two decades, with regular servicing and maintenance from our after-care support team,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group managing director. “The fact that it continued to deliver smooth operation for such a long time is testimony to the quality of the original installation and also to the expertise of our technicians.”Style’s after-care service team offers tailored maintenance plans to suit each customer’s unique site requirements, from one-off visits to fixed annual contracts. Fully accredited and experts in health and safety compliance, Style engineers are trained to work on all moveable walls, including automatic and semi-automatic systems. The Variflex system installed the Christchurch Family Hub brings improved acoustics and the latest operational features. One such benefit that is particularly relevant for this busy activity centre, is that the Variflex panels are manufactured separately to frame. This means that the individual panel linings can be easily changed if one should become scuffed or damaged, saving a considerable amount of money compared to replacing the entire wall.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - Church hall, Birmingham
Style Group
With a focus on the needs of the local community, the newly constructed St Philip’s Church Centre near Birmingham, has been designed to accommodate a wide range of activities, from regular worship to choir practice, toddler groups and Pilates.Adding flexibility to the open-plan, 350 seat Worship Space, partitioning expert Style worked with Kier Construction and architects, Robothams, to install a Dorma Hüppe Variflex solid moveable wall, dividing the area into two separate rooms, as required.Allowing light into both areas, the partition includes two Variflex glass panels as well as vision panels within the double door. With an impressive 52db acoustic rating, the moveable wall allows a noisy event to be hosted alongside say, a prayer group, without causing disturbance.St Philip's Church in Dorridge, Birmingham, reopened following a project to demolish the old buildings and replace them with a single, modern building with large open plan, flexible areas for worship and other community events. “This is an ideal solution for St Philip’s Church,” said Steve Williams, sales director for Style Midlands.“The moveable wall is so light and smooth to operate it can be opened and closed very easily, and its high acoustic rating means that different events can take place throughout the day without sound seeping through to the other side.“The double pass door means the moveable wall can be left in situ for extended periods, however thanks to its ease of manoeuvre, the Variflex can be opened up effortlessly when the entire space is required.”Style is the UK’s multi-award-winning market leading moveable wall specialist, and the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Hüppe, Skyfold and SWG. It offers a complete range of moveable, folding and partitioning walls for all requirements and budgets across multiple market sectors.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - Coventry Building Society offices
Style Group
Coventry Building Society recently opened its new, ultra-modern head office at Binley Business Park. With strong green credentials, the 40,000 sq ft development prioritises staff wellbeing through healthy workplace design.In a key meeting area, Style worked with contractors, Barnwood, to divide a large, open-plan space into two separate rooms.Combining effortless manoeuvrability with exceptional acoustic performance, a Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall was installed, allowing separate meetings to run concurrently, undisturbed. Supporting the sustainability aims of the development, the Variflex system has an environmental product declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 150804. In addition, Style is the only UK partitioning specialists that is accredited under the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System, ensuring operational processes maximise sustainability goals whilst limiting wasted resources.Recently named one of the best places to work in the country, Coventry Building Society has designed the new head office to include relaxation and quiet areas, a multi-faith room, eat-and-meet hubs for socialising as well as kitchen areas with complimentary drinks and fruit. Throughout the building there is a range of collaborative spaces for in-office employees as well as zoom pods for hybrid working.The building itself is powered by renewable energy and 632 high-efficiency solar panels produce 30 per cent of the electricity required. Outside, the car park has electric vehicle charging points, and inside, an entire wall is covered in moss, helping improve air quality and absorb noise.“Specifying a moveable wall system with an EPD, shows you are serious about your carbon footprint, said Steve Williams, sales director for Style Midlands.“An EPD delivers science-based, verified and comparable information about the environmental performance of a system, including areas such as global warming potential, for example.“This is a top end moveable wall from Dorma Hüppe, delivering a 55db acoustic rating and sustainability qualifications that are second-to-none.”
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - Glasgow, Rangers FC - Edmisston House
Style Group
Glasgow’s Edmiston House is a state-of the art facility that incorporates the Rangers Football Club museum, a two-storey Rangers FC store and a spacious events area. Partitioning experts, Style, worked with architect, Keppie Design, and contractor, Sharkey to deliver flexibility to the function space, installing two Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall systems. Cleverly designed, the walls meet to form a T-shape, allowing the area to be divided into two individual rooms linked by an external corridor. For maximum functionality, both rooms have pass doors, fitted with push-bar panic hardware to meet evacuation regulations, giving entirely separate access. The Variflex walls offer a superb 57dB acoustic rating which enables concurrent events to take place undisturbed.A truly world-class resource, Edmiston House is not just for Rangers but for the local community and the city of Glasgow. The highly adaptable event space can be used to host seminars, conferences, gigs, exhibitions, awards’ ceremonies and as a fan-zone on important match days.“This is a great example of where moveable walls can be combined to create a really flexible room configuration,” said David Louden, Style’s director for Scotland.“As the room can often host lively events, the acoustic rating is also a huge benefit as it means two events can be hosted without interfering with one another. “The classic Pearl Grey III finish on these moveable walls also works well, offering not only an adaptable space but a stylish one too.”Style is the UK’s leading provider of moveable, partitioning and folding walls and is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Huppe, Skyfold and SWG.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic Moveable Wall - installed at St Modwen offices, Birmingham
Style Group
St. Modwen is a logistics and housebuilding developer with a rich 30-year history. At the head office in Birmingham, partitioning expert Style worked with contractor, Claremont, to offer flexibility in the meeting and training room.Separating the space, a Dorma Hüppe Variflex solid moveable wall was chosen as the best solution. Creating an impressive 55dB acoustic divide, meetings and training sessions can take place either side of the wall without any sound interference.With a chic, white finish, the wall complements the simple, clean interior décor and, thanks to the quality of all Dorma Hüppe moveable wall solutions, it can be opened and closed smoothly and effortlessly to divide the space when required.St. Modwen has over 700 employees and operates across two dedicated business units: St. Modwen Homes is an award-winning housebuilder whilst St. Modwen Logistics, deliver and manage future-proofed warehousing and logistics spaces where businesses can thrive. Aiming to support their core values, the refurbished head office embraces modern workplace principles, offering a variety of flexible and productive spaces perfect for collaborative endeavour.“As the UK’s market leading specialist, we offer a range of moveable, folding and partitioning walls for all requirements and budgets,” explained Steve Williams, Style’s sales director for the Midlands.“This is a great example of a practical solution that offers St. Modwen staff the ability to change the use of the space multiple times a day, if required, and get the most out of their meeting and training room by being able to cater for gatherings of different sizes.”Style is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Hüppe, Skyfold and SWG and is a 12 times winner of the prestigious FIS Contractors Gold award. Essential for anyone seeking solutions for BREEAM, LEED and SKA, Style leads the way with sustainable moveable wall solutions and is the only UK partitioning specialist that is accredited under the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall - St Mary's Church, Essex
Style Group
St Mary the Virgin Church in Henham, Essex, is an Evangelical Anglican parish church situated at the western end of the village, with a modern extension providing facilities for broader community events.Partitioning expert Style was contracted to work with Freeland Rees Roberts Architects and Punch Construction to deliver flexible space to the main function area.Style installed two Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable walls enabling the area to be divided into three separate rooms, one large and one small room, or left as a completely open plan space. With effortless, smooth operation, these light walls can be opened and closed quickly and easily, and their exceptional 55dB acoustic ratings mean concurrent events can take place undisturbed from one another.There is evidence to suggest that there has been a church on this site in the village of Henham since Saxon times and part of the current building certainly dates from the 12th century. The sympathetic new extension caters for a wide range of events including youth groups, activities, meetings and music, and a key criteria was that multiple events could be hosted at the same time without sound interference.“The acoustic ratings of these Variflex moveable walls makes them an ideal choice for churches, where noisy activities may be taking place in one room while prayer is taking place in another,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group managing director.“It’s for this reason why we have installed so many of these exceptional moveable walls in religious buildings as they offer extensive room flexibility and important privacy.”Another advantage of the Variflex is that the panels are manufactured separately to the frame, which means that the panel linings are easy to change if one is damaged or scuffed.This saves both time and money in busy public environments because if a panel is knocked or scratched it can be quicky exchanged for a new one.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall at Paddington Works Co-working auditorium creates flexible space
Style Group
Paddington Works is an innovative space in central London, offering members a variety of stimulating environments in which to carry out their work, hold meetings and run events. With space flexibility an essential ingredient of the design, Style was contracted to install a Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall, maximising acoustic privacy by effectively separating the main auditorium from other work areas.
The Variflex range, available exclusively in the UK through partitioning experts Style, offers considerable adaptability to suit almost any location and includes a wide choice of panel sizes and finishes, parking arrangements, as well as acoustic performance ratings.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall from Style, Flexible teaching space for a forward-thinking primary school
Style Group
Future-proofing their facilities, Hirwaun Primary School included space flexibility as a key feature of a new £10.5m building, that opened in Autumn 2020. Allowing teachers to quickly adapt one of the main classrooms, Style worked with contractor Morgan Sindall and architects, Boyesrees, to install a Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall system.
With an impressive 55dB Rw acoustic rating, once the wall is in place, separate classes can run undisturbed on either side, making this an ideal solution for isolating pupil bubbles, as well as being intensely practical in accommodating a wide variety of ongoing daily activities.
Dorma Variflex Manual Acoustic moveable wall installed as Global Consulting Group Contracts Style Again
Style Group
Delivering flexible space that can be quickly adapted to encourage collaborative working practices, moveable wall systems are fast becoming the norm for modern UK offices.
Having enjoyed the benefits of a moveable wall that Style installed a few years ago, a major global consulting group recently invited them back to their London offices to install two further partitioning solutions, effectively sub-dividing a key meeting area.
The Dorma Hüppe Variflex ML100 moveable walls allow the open-plan space to be closed off, creating three separate rooms. An incredible 59dB Rw acoustic integrity allows meetings to run concurrently, entirely undisturbed.
Dorma Variflex Manual High performance Acoustic moveable wall installation by Style at Investec independent regulators
Style Group
Ninety One, previously Investec Asset Management, recently relocated to impressive new offices in London’s business district. Creating agile working space, Style collaborated with HLW architects and main contractor Overbury, to install three Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall systems, giving freedom to create two individual meeting rooms, or one large open area.
Maximising light flooding into this beautifully designed office, one operable wall is glass, whilst the others are finished respectively in a stunning Kvadrat Maharam Merit fabric and Fluted Timber veneer, matching surrounding joinery.
Ensuring meetings can run concurrently, the walls provide impressive 59dB acoustic integrity.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall Style delivers flexible dining to new Ivy Asia
Style Group
Recently opened, the lavishly decorated Ivy Asia is a concept restaurant/bar set in the heart of London. Offering flexible dining, Style installed a semi-automatic Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable wall, allowing an exclusive room for up to 35 guests to be quickly created. With the Variflex system delivering 38dB Rw acoustic integrity, the private guests can enjoy an intimate experience in the sectioned off room, while the rest of the bar and restaurant operates as normal. The panel facings have a simple priming sheet finish, allowing the restaurant to decorate them with their own flamboyantly Asian-themed graphics,
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall by Style creates Covid-safe space at East Anglia University
Style Group
Given the current imperative for socially distanced teaching space, it was fortuitous that the University of East Anglia had recently specified Style to install six moveable partitioning systems in various classrooms across the campus. Each Dorma Hüppe wall divides a classroom into two evenly sized areas that can cater for smaller bubbles of students. Boasting an incredible 55dB Rw acoustic integrity, concurrent lessons can run entirely undisturbed and, when a larger space is required for bigger groups of students, the rooms can be quickly and easily opened out.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall installed by Style in 21st Century Church to create adaptable Space
Style Group
St Rollox church of Glasgow recently moved into a brand new, £2.5m community hub, with vibrant design and space flexibility at its heart.
Partitioning experts Style was specified to install two semi-automatic moveable walls, allowing the main worship area to be opened out for large services or to be divided for smaller gatherings. The Activity Space can be subdivided to host different events including education and craft classes, exhibitions and concerts.
Complementing the exciting interior décor, one moveable wall is double-glazed to maximise natural daylight whilst the other celebrates life, bringing sunshine into the space with brightly coloured solid panels.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall installed by Style in University Prioritises Space Adaptability
Style Group
Working with a number of architects and contractors, Style delivered flexible space solutions in the business school, nursing hub and performing arts centre located in a multi-million-pound development at the University of Gloucestershire. Contemporary Dorma Hüppe moveable wall systems allow lecturers and teaching staff to utilise open plan areas for larger classes, seminars and performances or alternatively, they can quickly divide the space to allow smaller sessions to run simultaneously and undisturbed.
Style has also provided the University with a comprehensive annual service and maintenance contract that covers all the partitioning walls, protecting into the future.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic Eco-friendly Moveable Wall installed by Style at KPMG’s ‘Green’ Building
Style Group
Leading the way in environmental efficiency, KPMG’s Ignition Centre, Canary Wharf, aims to maximise the use of a large meeting area with the installation of two Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable walls. Available from sole UK distributor and partitioning experts, Style, the Variflex system is certified with an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, reflecting KPMG’s commitment to sustainability.
Style worked with MCM Architects and Mace interiors to deliver a contemporary solution that allows the main meeting room to be divided into smaller working areas - particularly relevant given current social distancing requirements.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable - Citrix Offices, Cambridge
Style Group
As one of the pioneers of remote working solutions, Citrix recently chose to reconfigure their offices, taking on an additional space at the Cambridge Science Park. Aiming to create an environment that would facilitate engagement, creativity and productivity, moveable wall specialists, Style worked closely with architect, Gensler, and contractor, Area Sq, to offer intensely flexible workspace.Delivering exceptional acoustic ratings of 55dB and 52dB respectively, Style installed two Dorma Hüppe Variflex solid moveable walls and a single Variflex glass moveable wall, allowing Citrix staff to section off a meeting area from the main hall and then further sub-divide the space as required. Contributing to the vibrant new décor, all walls feature black RAL 9005 profiles and dry wipe magnetic boards to encourage brainstorming. Cambridge Science Park has been home to the UK Citrix Research and Development team for over a decade. Having occupied approx. 30,000 sq ft of space on the first floor, Citrix was keen to refurbish their existing workplace as well as expand operations by taking over additional space on the ground floor.Reflecting the Citrix vision and culture, the new layout and design maximises the potential of the space, allowing staff to establish new ways of collaborating.When all three walls are in place, three smaller meeting rooms are created. Alternatively, a combination of one large and one small meeting room can be formed, or just one very large space using just the glass moveable wall. The entire space can also be opened-up into one large open plan area. “This is an excellent example of how a combination of glass and solid moveable walls can create really adaptable office space,” said Steve Williams, sales director for Style Midlands.“Thanks to the inclusion of three pass doors, access is simplified and also allows the glass wall to be left in place for extended periods if desired, creating a more permanent space. “However, due to the semi-automatic operation of these operable walls, they can be opened up extremely quickly so that the entire space can be reconfigured for different vents throughout the day.”
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall
Style Group
Taking sustainability to a new level, 8 Bishopsgate is tallest building in the UK to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A rating. Contributing to the low carbon footprint, Style, who offer moveable partitioning wall systems that are certified with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN15804, was contracted to work with architect, WilkinsonEyre and contractor, Brown and Carroll, to create flexible space on three levels.Utilising a combination of Dorma Huppe Variflex semi-automatic, solid and glazed moveable wall systems, Style created adaptable meeting and breakout areas to accommodate different sized groups and events whilst maximising the use of natural light.8 Bishopsgate is a landmark, 50-storey tower offering premium office space in central London. With sustainability a key element, the building boasts an array of architectural optimisations ranging from the recycling of heat from the cooling systems to the installation of the highest solar panels in London. Positioning the company and its products at the forefront of sustainability, Style not only holds the EPD, but is also accredited under the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System, ensuring operational processes maximise sustainability goals whilst limiting wasted resources.In addition to Style’s green credentials, the moveable walls installed at 8 Bishopsgate boast a 52db acoustic rating on the glazed walls, and a 59db rating on the solid walls, ensuring complete privacy between divided areas.Not forgetting aesthetics, on level 2 the solid walls are finished in a perforated timber veneer, and on level 50 a kvadrat steel cut trio fabric was applied, perfectly harmonising with the interior décor.On the concourse, Style installed a glazed sliding folding wall system allowing a private area to be created without compromising natural light.A combination of semi-automatic Dorma Huppe Variflex solid and glazed walls create adaptable meeting and breakout areas on the second floor. At the top of the building, a further semi-automatic Variflex moveable wall adds flexibility to an expansive conference facility with breathtaking views over London.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Edinburgh W Hotel specifies Style for space division
Style Group
Partitioning expert, Style was recently contracted to work with architects, Jestico & Whiles and contractors, BAM Construction, to deliver flexibility to the main function space in Edinburgh’s prestigious new W Hotel.Allowing the hospitality area to be sub-divided into either three small rooms, or one large and one small room, Style installed three Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable walls, each with semi-automatic operation. With an impressive 55dB acoustic rating, the moveable walls create a superb acoustic barrier, allowing multiple events to be held concurrently, without disturbance. A bespoke Autex cube panel finish further enhances the acoustic performance of the rooms, as well as adding an interesting aesthetic to the eclectic interior of the hotel.When larger events are scheduled, the moveable walls are neatly stacked to one side, quickly creating an impressive, open-plan function room. W Edinburgh is a luxury, landmark hotel that forms the centrepiece of Edinburgh’s newest neighbourhood, St James Quarter. A destination for performance, music and fashion, the hotel boasts unique rooms and suites that are anything but expected. Breath-taking dining and specialty bars, a signature restaurant and intimate cocktail bar, the W Lounge and a unique rooftop deck with the finest 360-degree views of Edinburgh and beyond.“Hosting events is obviously a huge part of a hotel’s business,” said Angela McGowan, sales director at Style Scotland, “which is why it’s so important to have room flexibility and to be able to change the use of the space quickly and easily.“These market-leading moveable walls from Dorma Huppe are effortless to manoeuvre, offer outstanding acoustic separation and their semi-automatic operation means the seals are applied to exactly the right pressure every time they are closed, maximising acoustic performance and removing any chance of operator error.“They are also highly sustainable which is essential for meeting guidelines for eco-friendly buildings.”
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall - etc.venues facility, London
Style Group
Having previously divided the 1st floor conference facility when etc.venues initially moved into 155 Bishopsgate, London, Style was asked to add further space flexibility when the company recently expanded into the sizeable 2nd floor area.Working with Synergy Architects, and contractor, KPS Partnership Style recommended installing a single, 21 metre long Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall down the length of the main conference space. A further five Variflex walls were then installed evenly spaced throughout the room, allowing individual meeting rooms to be created as demand dictates.Maintaining natural light throughout the space, pass-doors are all fully glazed, with an adjacent panel also being fully glazed in each instance. For added wow factor, solid panels feature eye-catching graphics.“We have worked with etc.venues several times before,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group sales director, “and it is a privilege to continue being involved in creating market leading meeting, event and exhibition space that offers users outstanding flexibility.etc.venues’ mission is to rescue people from the tyranny of dull meeting venues by inspiring them with vibrant design and contemporary art, offering fresh and carefully sourced food, coupled with award-winning hospitality.155 Bishopsgate has established itself as one of The City’s most stylish conference destinations and one of the largest too, with a total capacity across the two floors exceeding 1,000 guests.The new Variflex moveable wall arrangement enables etc.venues to host an extensive combination of meetings by closing off each area into smaller meeting rooms, opening up multiple rooms into one larger meeting area or moving all walls away to create a vast open plan conference/exhibition space.With Style prioritising acoustic integrity throughout the installation process, coupled with semi-automatic operation that ensures the seals between the panels are expanded to exactly the right pressure every time, a 52dB Rw acoustic rating is achieved, delivering complete privacy between divided areas.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Falkirk office of Cala Homes
Style Group
At the Falkirk offices of Cala, purveyor of premium homes, Style worked with architect, Graven, and contractor, GM Projects, to create flexible space in the ground floor meeting room.A Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall was deemed the best option, with semi-automatic operation and an impressive 52dB acoustic rating.To complement the clean, modern interior of the room the moveable wall panels were finished in cement grey and, thanks to the ease and lightweight manoeuvrability of this market leading moveable wall, the room can be quickly divided to cater for different requirements every day.“Ensuring the correct pressure is applied to maximise acoustic performance, the robust rubbers seals expand automatically as the panels are moved into position, explains Angela McGowan, sales director for Style Scotland.“Adding functionality, a pass door between the divided areas allows the moveable wall to remain in place for extended periods of time.”Founded in 1875, Cala has been building superior homes for over 40 years with a focus on exceptional design, quality construction, and value for money. Today, Cala continues to meet stringent standards, delivering homes in sought-after locations across Scotland, the Midlands, and the South East of England.As part of a refurbishment at Cala’s Falkirk offices, a stylish meeting area was created, with a formal meeting area at one end and a relaxed, comfortable seating area with a large flat-screen TV at the other.The Dorma Variflex moveable wall effectively divides the room into two, enabling various types of meetings to occur while retaining the flexibility to open up the space into a larger, open-plan layout. With exceptional acoustic performance, the partition ensures meetings and events can proceed simultaneously without causing disruption.Style is the UK’s market leading moveable, sliding and folding wall specialist and the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Huppe, Skyfold and SWG. With an extensive portfolio, the company caters for all requirements and budgets.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic Moveable Wall - installed at London offices of Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm.
Style Group
Mazars is a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm. With the London team nearly doubling in size in the last 15 years, the company has recently relocated to new premises next to the Old Bailey. Aiming to support an integrated, hybrid way of working, partitioning experts Style worked with architects, HLW and contractor, BW, to create flexibility within the meeting rooms. Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable walls intersect to form a T-shape, allowing up to three individual meetings rooms to be created. With semi-automatic operation, the acoustic seals expand to exactly the required pressure to deliver an impressive acoustic performance of 55db Rw, allowing meetings to take place either side of the partition entirely undisturbed. Finished in a stretched Kvadrat fabric, the moveable walls blend seamlessly with the chic office interior décor. The new Old Bailey offices will provide a vibrant, modern home for the rapidly growing London team of over 1,200 employees. In addition to state-of-the-art collaboration, innovation and audio-visual spaces, the new office encompasses an amphitheatre, study areas and a café. The meeting rooms have been named by employee polls, reflecting Mazars’ international and sustainability culture.“Office space in major cities comes at a premium and this is a great example of how you can get the most out of your meeting areas by adapting them for groups of different sizes,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group sales director. “The semi-automatic Variflex is an exceptional moveable wall of the highest quality and is effortless to manoeuvre into position, which means the space can be easily changed several times a day if necessary.” This was the second time that Style had been chosen by Mazars, having previously installed a glass moveable wall at their offices in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Liverpool Royal College of Physicians
Style Group
Located in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, The Spine is the northern home of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is one of the healthiest buildings in the UK , adhering to the ethos and principles of the WELL Building Standard. Supporting this commitment to health, partitioning expert Style worked with AHR architects, and main contractor, Overbury to install 10 Dorma Huppe semi-automatic Variflex moveable walls over 3 floors, creating adaptable space that encourages collaborative working amongst RCP staff.Furthermore, Variflex walls hold both a Health Product Declaration, detailing the health effects of all the elements of the system, as well as an Environmental Product Declaration, which provides verified information on the environmental impact of the product across its lifecycle.“We were incredibly proud to have been specified to deliver flexible space in this pioneering new building,” said Andy Gibson, Style’s director for the North. “We were also delighted to work with AHR architects and Overbury, who gave our team 9.6 out of 10 for our work on site, reporting that the Style team was ‘excellent and really helpful’ and that Overbury’s project team was ‘very happy with Style and would highly recommend us’.”Offering the option to open up the floor space, or to create individual rooms based upon requirements, the Variflex moveable walls not only offer flexibility but also provide exceptional privacy thanks to their impressive 57dB acoustic integrity. “The semi-automatic operation option of the Variflex walls ensures that the acoustic seals are applied to exactly the right pressure for optimum acoustic performance, every time,” explains Gibson. “This means meetings and gatherings can take place undisturbed once the walls are in place, with the integrated pass doors allowing ease of movement between rooms.”The walls were finished in a chic laminate, with those on the 13th floor of the RCP featuring additional graphics to create a highly stylish interior.The Spine has been built as a beacon of excellence, bringing together local communities, improving the wellbeing of its occupants and operating in a sustainable way. The floors belonging to the RCP have recently been WELL Certified™ at the Platinum level, by the International WELL Building Institute.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic Moveable Wall - London, the Old War Office - Raffles hotel ballroom
Style Group
The OWO hotel, previously the Old War Offices in London, opened for the first time to the public in Summer 2023 as the UK’s first Raffles Hotel offering 85 unique private residences, nine exciting restaurants, three iconic bars, Guerlain’s first London Spa and an active wellness by Pillar Wellbeing.Working with EPR Architects, and Ardmore Construction, partitioning expert Style was specified to sub-divide the impressive main ballroom with a 6.5 metre high Dorma Huppe Variflex semi-automatic moveable wall.With an incredible 60dB acoustic rating, noisy events can take place either side of the wall without sound interference, and the operable wall has a chic fabric finish to perfectly complement the interior design of the room.Style also installed Dorma Hüppe’s unique i-Track system, designed to make the moving of tall moveable walls both simple and safe for the operator.Cleverly harnessing the kinetic energy created by panel movement, i-Track utilises that momentum to effortlessly facilitate a change in direction as each panel passes through the curves, into and out of the parking pocket. Track diverters are also used to manually program the carriers to automatically move each panel to the correct parking location.In addition, Style was also specified to install four more 59dB Dorma Hüppe Variflex semi-automatic moveable walls to create a series of flexible meeting rooms, enabling staff to quickly adapt the space depending on usage.Built on the historic royal site of Whitehall Palace, this is where Ian Fleming conjured up the idea of James Bond having been inspired by the building’s resident spies. It went on to feature in three 007 films as the MI6 headquarters, where M’s office was located, and between 2017 and 2023 it was lovingly restored.“It was a genuine privilege to have been chosen for one of the most iconic buildings in London,” said Style’s group managing director, Julian Sargent, “and it is testimony to the quality of our people, products and craftmanship that we were entrusted to work on this famous landmark.”
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall - primary school hall, Northamptonshire
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Moveable wall specialist Style worked directly with The Radstone Primary School in Northamptonshire to replace a full-height moveable wall in the main hall. It was installed by another company and after many years of issues and ongoing problems it was time to replace with new. Style advised reducing the partition height, to aid with operation, by creating a bigger void depth whilst finishing with a painted bulkhead to complete the install. A new 3 metre high Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall was then installed. With semi-automatic operation, this market leading moveable wall is smooth, light and effortless to open and close. With an exceptional 55dB acoustic rating, the Variflex makes it practical to run a noisy class on one side of the wall, whilst a quieter session is held on the other. The Radstone Primary School is a new and forward-thinking school located in the heart of Brackley’s local community. It is a vibrant, growing school, catering for 420 children from Reception to Year 6. When the school was originally opened, a moveable wall was installed to allow the main hall to be divided into two separate areas. However, the system was experiencing operational issues, partly due to the height of the individual panels.“This Variflex moveable wall is a great solution to divide a school hall,” said Steve Williams, sales director for Style Midlands, “and we see very high demand for moveable, folding and sliding walls in the education sector; from primary schools right through to universities.“For busy spaces like The Radstone, the Variflex offers the added benefit that the panels faces are manufactured separately to the frame. This means the board faces are easily changed if one is damaged or scuffed, which is a huge saving compared to replacing the entire panel.”To further increase the use of the divided hall, Style installed a pass door to provide ease of access between rooms, with the added advantage that the wall can then be left in place for extended periods.
Dorma Variflex Semi Automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Wise offices, London
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UK financial technology company Wise recently moved into new global headquarters in London, expanding its footprint by 40% and providing workspace for more than 1,000 employees. Partitioning experts Style worked with HLW Architects and contractor, Overbury, to add flexibility to the office’s expansive meeting space. Enabling the area to be quickly reconfigured for groups of between 10 to 150 people, Style installed a combination of Dorma Hüppe Variflex solid and glass moveable walls, all featuring semi-automatic operation. Providing privacy between the divided rooms, the moveable walls deliver exceptional acoustic performance - 59dB Rw for the solid walls and 52dB Rw for the glass.A market-leading solution, Variflex offers a range of design and operational options, making it suitable for almost any location. Wise is an expanding fintech company focused on global money transfers, allowing people and businesses to hold up to 40 currencies, move money internationally and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. The prestigious new headquarters deliver flexible office space combined with in-house well-being amenities, located in the heart of London’s Shoreditch tech district.Blending seamlessly with the contemporary interior design of the Wise offices, the Variflex glass frames feature a black finish and a customer-supplied veneer, whilst the solid walls are finished in blue fabric. For added functionality, the cross-walls feature a white, writable surface that is excellent for brainstorming sessions and meeting notes. Making it quick and easy for employees to configure meeting rooms to suit their needs, the moveable walls benefit from semi-automatic operation. As the individual panels are moved into position, the substantial acoustic seals automatically expand to deliver exactly the right pressure to maximise acoustic integrity. Pass doors provide convenient access between areas. “This is a really superb combination of moveable walls that provide a number of small meeting rooms when required, or the facility to quickly change the space for larger meetings, all the way up to a full auditorium,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group managing director.
Dorma Variflex semi automatic acoustic moveable wall, commercial offices (Rathbones) in Scotland
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Rathbones is part of Rathbones Group Plc, one of the UK’s largest and longest-established wealth management firms. Reflecting a growing presence in Scotland, the company recently relocated their Edinburgh offices to 10 George Street, delivering a modern and enhanced environment for employees and visiting clients. Bringing over 20 years of partitioning expertise to the refurbishment project, Style worked closely with architects, Form Design Consultants, and contractor AKP Scotland, to create flexible space in the main boardroom.A Dorma Hüppe Variflex ML100 semi-automatic moveable wall system allows the impressive boardroom to be quickly divided into two separate meeting areas whilst a second Variflex can be moved into position to create a breakout room. Rathbones Group has been providing wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners since 1912, and has 14 offices throughout the UK and Jersey. Refurbished to the highest standards, the new George Street offices have strong environmental credentials, including a BREEAM rating of ‘very good’, and deliver flexible working space that actively encourages collaboration. Style’s final partitioning solution offers the ability to provide one large conferencing suite, a boardroom plus breakout area, or alternatively, two meeting rooms with breakout facility.Reflecting the inviting yet sophisticated interior décor, the walls are finished in a combination of contemporary Kvadrat fabric and dark walnut laminate. The semi-automatic operation smoothly expands the acoustic seals to exactly the right pressure every time, creating an exceptional acoustic rating of 60dB, allowing for complete privacy between divided areas.“This is an absolutely stunning installation,” said David Louden, Style’s director for Scotland, “and a credit to Form Design and AKP Scotland, who have been a pleasure to work with.“They have done a great job in delivering the designer’s vision for their client, and we were very privileged to be part of such a high-quality project.
Dorma Varitrans HSW Fully-automatic Moveable Glass Wall - global law firm's London office
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Style recently revolutionized the new London office of global law firm, Baker McKenzie, with the installation of multiple moveable wall systems. The project, designed with architect Hassell and contractor Mace Interiors, enhances space flexibility in a multifunction area and on the terrace floor which boasts expansive city views.In the multifunction space, Style installed three Skyfold vertically rising walls and a Dorma Huppe Variflex ComfortDrive glazed wall. This innovative combination creates a self-contained room in an open plan area and is the first time Style has used Skyfolds to abut the ends of a glass moveable wall, with a third Skyfold further dividing the space.On level 11, a semi-automatic Dorma Huppe glazed wall transforms the terrace area into a private dining or meeting space, without obstructing the vista. Elsewhere, Style installed two more glazed Variflex moveable walls and three solid Variflex walls, enhancing the adaptability of the company’s meeting suites, making this a truly adaptable office.With 70 international offices, Baker McKenzie provides a wide range of legal and tax services and the new London office, at 280 Bishopsgate, is a key hub in their network. Prioritizing a culture that promotes collaboration, the office has been designed with intelligent workspace that aims to enhance employee and client engagement. “To divide the multifunctional space, the fully automatic glass Variflex slides across to form the outer periphery of the conference room, creating a new corridor with pass doors,” explains Michael Porter, Style’s managing director. “The two Skyfolds then descend automatically from the ceiling to form the end walls with a final Skyfold being lowered from within the ceiling cavity in the middle of the room to further sub-dividing the area.”“As a fully automated solution this configuration of moveable walls delivers some serious wow-factor as they move into position,” said Porter. “This is not only a highly dynamic space solution but a real showcase in office design too.”The Skyfolds in the conference room offer phenomenal 60dB acoustic ratings whilst the glazed moveable walls provide a 52dB rating, ensuring meetings and client functions can take place in complete privacy when the walls are in place.
Dorma Varitrans HSW single glazed Acoustic moveable wall - product launch Balcony Sliding Wall (BSW)
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Leading partitioning specialist, Style, has launched a new glass sliding wall solution for balconies and terraces (BSW). Transforming a balcony into functional space, glass panels are used to enclose the area, creating a barrier against weather and noise without impeding the view. On fine days, the upper section of the glass panels can be neatly folded and stacked to one side, allowing people to sit out and enjoy the sunshine.For terrace rooms that open straight out into a garden or external seating area, Style’s new glass sliding wall allows the boundary between the two spaces to be easily removed on sunny days, whilst successfully combining weather protection with uninterrupted views of the outside during inclement weather.With a discrete guidance track that can be fitted flush to the floor, the BSW system creates a truly a streamlined aesthetic. “This is an exciting addition to our portfolio of glass moveable, folding and partitioning walls,” said Mark Cowley, who heads up the glass solutions division at Style. "With space at a premium, it makes sense to extract the maximum functionality from what is available.”“Our sliding-folding glass wall system brings the outdoors in, effectively expanding the living space in residential homes. In commercial settings, such as restaurants for example, the BSW can be used to increase capacity by making use of a balcony or external area that would otherwise only be enjoyed in good weather.” Making for a welcoming environment, even when a terrace room or balcony is entirely enclosed by the glass panels, air still circulates internally thanks to tiny, 3mm gaps between that provide continuous ventilation. Any condensation is quickly filtered outside thanks to unobtrusive drainage vents and guttering.Fitted with a sophisticated roller system, the individual glass panels also incorporate autonomous pivot point identifiers, ensuring smooth and effortless manoeuvrability every time.Ideal for residential and hospitality settings, the BSW system also offers opportunities for sports clubs, retail outlets and commercial offices, wherever a more enjoyable experience could be offered by opening-up an internal area to incorporate an outdoor space.
Dorma Varitrans HSW single glazed acoustic moveable wall- Metropolitan Gaming, London
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At Metropolitan Gaming in Mayfair, London, Style worked with architects, Whitebox, and contractors, Modufit Interiors, to create the facility to section off part of the main gaming area for a private VIP lounge. A glass HSW (Horizontal Sliding Wall) was installed, giving staff the ability to rapidly divide the room into two, sectioning off a VIP gaming area to create a unique experience for clients. The moveable wall neatly divides the VIP area away from the main public gaming room, with a lockable full height intermediate door for ease of access. The bronze opaque textured glass allows light to flow through the entire area but offers the level of privacy required for a private room. Decorative transom bars bonded onto the glass add perfectly to the opulent room design.Metropolitan Gaming boasts a wealth of experience in both gaming and hospitality. It is committed to bringing a new perspective to the casino experience and is continually innovating to deliver a unique and authentic experience for its guests in each of its individual locations. “This manually operated, glass moveable wall offers a truly chic, yet practical solution for Metropolitan Gaming”, said Michael Porter, Style’s group sales director.“When not in use, customers enjoy a large open plan gaming area in this very exclusive Mayfair venue. But when a separate VIP lounge is required, away from the public areas, it can be moved into position in a matter of minutes.”According to Mark Cowley, who heads up the glass division at Style, demand for non-acoustic glass moveable walls is growing particularly quickly, with shop frontages, banks, restaurants, reception areas, residential homes, winter gardens, airports and sports stadia/arenas all using these to create flexible space.A new section of the Style website is dedicated to glass partitioning solutions with updated literature ensuring architects, contractors and end-user customers have access to all of the information they need to reach informed decisions.
Dorma Varitrans HSW single glazed moveable wall with Critall effect glazing bars installed by Style
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A modern, high-end apartment building in Newcastle, the Forge combines apartment living with vibrant communal areas for the like-minded residents to enjoy. Style was contracted to create a flexible meeting area in the spacious club lounge, where tenants can gather to socialise or for work. The DORMA Varitrans HSW glass-partitioning wall offered the perfect solution, allowing a meeting room to be formed with ease, whilst retaining the open-plan feel of the room. Creating a stunning feature wall, Style sourced and manufactured a bespoke metal frame that was bolted onto the glass panels, creating a uniquely original crittall-effect.
Dorma Varitrans HSW single glazed moveable wall, Winter Gardens Utilise Style’s Partitioning Solution
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Located in Shoreditch, the Waterson Building is a newly developed luxury residential facility.
Maximising floor space, elegant glass enclosed winter gardens are accessed from both the bedroom/lounge areas of many of the properties. Successfully delineating the winter garden from the rest of the interior, a Dorma Hüppe Varitrans glass moveable wall system has been installed by sole UK distributor, Style.
The Varitrans has been independently impact/pressure tested and works in tandem with externally installed louvred panels to provide free air space to residents of high-rise developments where wind and air pressure are at their strongest.
Dorma Varitrans HSW single glazed moveable Writable Dividing Walls for Global Bank’s UK Offices
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Aiming to maximise space at Bank of America's UK offices, Style was contracted to work with TP Bennett and contractor Amspec, to design a partitioning solution that would allow the meeting rooms to be used more flexibly, and encourage collaborative working practices.
Two Dorma Hüppe Variflex, semi-automatic, white laminate operable walls divide the main meeting room into two separate areas. Boasting an impressive 59dB acoustic integrity, the walls allow concurrent meetings to run entirely undisturbed. Inspiring lively sharing of ideas, Style also installed six vibrantly coloured, moveable glass ‘squiggle’ panels, providing magnetic, writable surfaces for use in dynamic discussions.
Evelyn Grace Academy Case Study reflecting a typical education project undertaken and completed by Style using the Dorma Moveo and Variflex products
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Acoustic Boards were used to assist with the reverberation within the main hall and assist with the overall acoustic performance.
EVENT SPACE EXPERTS SPECIFY STYLE AGAIN
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Partitioning specialist Style, recently installed a comprehensive solution for another etc.venues event facility in Piccadilly, Manchester. This is the eighth time Style has worked with etc.venues and Synergy architects, having previously developed partitioning wall systems for seven prestigious room hire amenities in central London.
On this occasion, Style was contracted to deliver flexibility to a large open area, allowing hire opportunities to be fully capitalised by dividing the space into numerous rooms of different sizes, exactly meeting the changing needs of clients. A total of nine DORMA Variflex moveable walls were installed, providing exceptional acoustic privacy of 55dB.
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