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.”
