aluminum textile softwall

Micro-coated with the actual metal, molo’s new aluminum textile softwall + softblock brings interesting dynamics to the system’s ability to shape interior environments. As illumination falls on the wall it glances off of the aluminum, allowing a depth of brilliance and shadow to play out across its pleated surface. Though appearing soft grey from afar, its diffuse reflective quality allows aluminum textile partitions to subtly echo the tones of a room, or the shifting colour of sunlight through the seasons. Up close, the intricate pattern of textile fibres is made more visible by the thin coating of aluminum, resembling the formation of frost and inviting touch. softwall + softblock is a modular system of flexible space partitions that uses honeycomb geometry to flex, expand and compress. By virtue of its honeycomb cell structure, softwall + softblock makes highly efficient use of its material. A softwall expands in length one hundred times its compressed dimension and can be easily re-compressed for storage or shipping. Light in weight and high in strength, the honeycomb allows the structures to be quickly and easily rearranged to transform space. softwall was developed as a conscientious endeavour to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional, rigid building materials. Enabling space to suit diverse use over time, throughout the day or over its lifespan, is an inherently sustainable practice. By pairing this approach with responsible materials, in a patented system with magnetic end panels for flexible, modular arrangement, the collection empowers individuals to redesign and shape their surroundings with spontaneous ease. molo welcomes aluminum textile softwall into a collection which, recognized for poetic beauty and elegant innovation, has been acquired into the collections of museums and galleries worldwide, including the New York Museum of Modern Art.