Wooden slat GUBI-SLATS

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Overview
GUBI-SLATS (ond) is an undulating ceiling system made of solid bamboo slats and a specially designed substructure that adapts to curved geometries and specific waveforms. The system combines architectural expression, technical performance and sustainability within a single construction solution.

Architecture of movement
Unlike conventional flat ceilings, this system creates dynamic surfaces that transform the perception of space. Undulations can be specifically designed for each project, adapting to different curvature radii, heights and configurations. The combination of slats with different dimensions, spacing and arrangements generates changing patterns of light and shadow, turning the ceiling into a defining element of interior architecture.

Engineering
The formal complexity of an undulating ceiling is addressed by construction solutions that ensure precision, stability and durability. The system is based on a curved metal structure comprising galvanized steel tubes, omega bracing profiles and adjustable suspension elements. Bamboo slats are mechanically fixed to this structure using machined aluminium plates to ensure precise installation and high dimensional stability.

Acoustic comfort and spatial quality
In addition to visual impact, undulating ceilings contribute to acoustic conditioning. The variable geometry of the slats promotes sound diffusion and helps improve acoustic perception in large-volume environments such as auditoriums, airport terminals and other public spaces.

Solid bamboo: strength, sustainability and safety
The system is manufactured using solid bamboo slats, offering high bending strength, low dimensional expansion due to moisture absorption and excellent structural performance. Fire-retardant treatments can be incorporated to reach reaction-to-fire classifications up to B-s1,d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1. FSC-certified bamboo can be used to support sustainability objectives and environmental certifications (LEED, BREEAM).

Representative project
One notable implementation of GUBI-SLATS (ond) is the VIP Lounge at Palma de Mallorca Airport, where the undulating acoustic ceiling integrates with flooring and vertical cladding to create a continuous architectural envelope combining concave and convex areas, large-scale bamboo elements and precisely curved metal structure and slatted modules.

Applications

• Auditoriums
• Airport terminals and VIP lounges
• Corporate buildings
• Cultural spaces and other public interiors seeking distinction

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Product name / model: GUBI-SLATS (ond)
• Primary material: solid bamboo slats
• Structure: curved metal substructure with galvanized steel tubes and omega bracing profiles
• Fixings: machined aluminium plates for mechanical fixing of slats
• Suspension: adjustable suspension elements to adapt to curvature and tolerances
• Geometries: custom undulations adaptable to different curvature radii, heights and configurations
• Design flexibility: variable slat dimensions, spacing and arrangements to create unique light and shadow patterns
• Acoustic performance: variable geometry promotes sound diffusion and acoustic conditioning in large-volume spaces
• Fire performance: optional fire-retardant treatments achieving up to B-s1,d0 per EN 13501-1
• Sustainability: option for FSC-certified bamboo; supports LEED and BREEAM objectives
• Material properties: high bending strength, low dimensional expansion with moisture, excellent structural performance
• Typical uses: large-scale ceilings, integrated architectural envelopes combining ceiling, cladding and floor elements