^{Project Type: Healthcare interior / workplace environment
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Interior Design: Dost Architects, Schaffhausen
Acoustic Planning: WSDG Architectural Acoustics, Basel
Application: Acoustic curtains for healthcare spaces
Product: WHISPER classic (αw 0.5) 
Photography: © Dost}

Project Overview
The Hirslanden Group, one of Switzerland’s leading private healthcare providers, commissioned Dost Architects to develop a workflow-oriented interior design concept combining high functionality with a spatial atmosphere reflecting the organisation’s values.

Acoustic Solution
Transparent acoustic curtains made from WHISPER classic (αw 0.5) from the Silent Space Collection form a key element of the acoustic concept. The translucent textiles allow natural daylight to flow through the spaces while improving acoustic comfort and speech intelligibility, while also providing visual discretion where required. The acoustic curtains integrate seamlessly into the healthcare environment and are flame-retardant, meeting stringent safety requirements for medical facilities.

Application

• transparent acoustic curtain WHISPER classic
• sound absorption coefficient αw 0.5
• preservation of daylight, spatial transparency and visual discretion
• improved acoustic comfort in healthcare environments
• seamless integration into interior design concept
• flame-retardant textile suitable for medical buildings

Architectural Impact
The project demonstrates how textile acoustic solutions can enhance healthcare interiors by combining functional performance with calm and supportive spatial qualities.

Textile acoustic solutions by Annette Douglas Textiles improve room acoustics, are flame-retardant, and preserve architectural transparency and design intent.