Royal Swedish Academy in Stockholm 

The project is a masterpiece in interior architecture and lighting design, planned with great finesse by Sweco and coordinated with the light silver fir surface of the acoustic panelling made of LIGNO®. The new interior design was adapted to the historical substance in perfect detail. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is an independent organisation whose overriding goal is to promote the sciences and strengthen their influence in society. The Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Economy are awarded at the Academy. The building has undergone extensive renovation. 

In the "Beijersalen" as well as in the lounge, the walls are covered with elegant real wood acoustic panels by Lignotrend, which provide pleasant and quiet room acoustics. Nobel Prize winners present their work in the "Beijersalen", it has excellent acoustics. The LIGNO® acoustic panels were chosen in the irregular nature strip profile, which helps to draw the focus away from the technology. In accordance with the requirements for the meeting place, the surface of the wall cladding made of LIGNO® is classified as flame-retardant, here in the increased fire behaviour class B-s1-d0.

From a cove on the ceiling, subtle and grazing effect lighting is possible, enriching the field of vision. The team conducted a series of tests to find out the right lighting characteristics in relation to the panels. The result is an illumination of the vertical surfaces that supports the visual perception of the presentations and enhances the spatial impression. Changing colours and lighting moods create a feeling of clarity and spaciousness in the enclosed space.The team conducted a series of tests to find out the right lighting characteristics in relation to the panels. The result is an illumination of the vertical surfaces that supports the visual perception of the presentations and enhances the spatial impression. Changing colours and lighting moods create a feeling of clarity and spaciousness in the enclosed space.