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Creating a Calm Atmosphere in the Customer Area of the Kurikka Pharmacy with Ceiling Acoustics
Good acoustics are an important part of a pleasant customer experience. The customer area at the Kurikka Pharmacy was fitted with ceiling acoustic panels made from peat-based materials by Konto Oy, which reduce noise in the space and improve speech intelligibility. A distinctive feature of the ceiling solution is the bird-themed image print, which continues…
Lue lisääAcoustics at Heimolinna – Konton’s peat-based acoustic panels
Heimolinna in Loimaa, a site of cultural and historical significance, is a banquet hall where architecture, history, and urban culture converge. The hall’s acoustics have been upgraded with a solution that respects the building’s original character: Konton’s peat-based acoustic panels provide natural sound absorption and a subtle, technical finish to the space. Suspended Acoustic Panels…
Lue lisääHabitare 2026 – Konto & Karvelour Joint Booth
Comprehensive Acoustics—Together and Separately Konto and Karvelour combined their expertise at Habitare 2026 in a joint booth that showcased a new kind of partnership between Finnish acoustics and textiles. The stand’s design language, materials, and serene soundscape were built around acoustic panels made from surface peat and technical Roomhigh FR curtains. The joint booth was…
Lue lisääBlack Box – A PRO-level listening room made of surface-treated panels at Habitare 2026
Black Box was the most technically advanced installation in the PRO area at Habitare 2026: a listening room built from Kontto’s surface acoustic panels, where the behavior of sound was designed and controlled from the very beginning. The space offered visitors the opportunity to experience what acoustics sound like when material, form, and sound absorption…
Lue lisääKonto at the 2026 Housing Fair — A Bold Pop of Color on the Ceiling at Saikan Villatuokio Show Home
At this summer’s Housing Fair, Konto delivered a distinctive and visually striking acoustic concept for the Saikan Villatuokio home. The ceilings were finished with Konto acoustic panels — not in the traditional natural light tones, but in bold, carefully selected colors, chosen to match each room’s atmosphere, light and interior design. This installation became one…
Lue lisääKonto Featured in an Article on the Future of Rural Areas
In a recent article, *Maaseudun tulevaisuus* highlighted the acoustic panels made from Konto’s surface peat and the company’s strong growth in recent years. The article explained how the acoustic panels function both as interior design elements and as effective acoustic enhancers, and how, for example, the photo-printed panels used in the Karvia Town Hall and…
Lue lisääKonto Oy is installing soundproofing in the historic Arvoholvi Bank Museum
Arvoholvi, an iconic building owned by the Parkano Savings Bank Foundation, has served as a bank since 1929. This culturally and historically significant site has now been given a new lease on life as a banking museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the region’s economic history and architectural heritage. Konto Oy was responsible for the…
Lue lisääNew in Konto’s Production: Higher Quality and Faster Deliveries
Konto Oy is enhancing the production of its acoustic panels with the new HP Latex R530 flatbed printer. The new technology improves print quality, brightens colours and speeds up deliveries — in an environmentally friendly way and without the need for ozone treatment. The production of Konto’s acoustic panels becomes more efficient as our partner…
Lue lisää🌲 Konto Oy Brought the Spirit of the Forest to Haltia Lake Lodge’s Scenic Hut
Konto Oy created forest‑themed wall prints for Haltia Lake Lodge’s new Scenic Hut, bringing the peace and aesthetics of Finnish nature into the architectural space. The Scenic Hut is an experience venue in the heart of Nuuksio, where curved wooden structures, a moss‑covered roof, and an open fireplace create a unique atmosphere – like a…
Lue lisääKonto and Genelec Created a Sensory Experience at Habitare 2025
Konto designed striking black, water-cut layered wall elements, that added depth and acoustic functionality to the shared exhibition space. Genelec provided the sound reproduction, creating an immersive audio environment inside the light-colored dome-shaped sensory space at the heart of the booth. The joint installation perfectly embodied Habitare 2025’s theme Touch / Emotion – a…
Lue lisääKonto at the Oulu Housing Fair 2025
July 18 – August 17, 2025 Come and experience what a beautiful and great-sounding home feels like! The Oulu Housing Fair 2025 takes place in the scenic district of Hietasaari, where modern wooden architecture meets thoughtful design. Konto is proud to be featured in Hietasaari’s Veisto area, homes 4 and 5 – two architecturally striking…
Lue lisääKonto at HIGH END Munich 2025 – in collaboration with Genelec
In May 2025, Konto Akustiikka participated in the world’s leading high-end audio event, HIGH END Munich. The event brought together top audio brands and enthusiasts from around the world – offering us a great opportunity to showcase Finnish acoustic expertise. Together with Genelec, we presented a shared booth where premium precision sound met natural-material-based acoustic…
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