​Phthalate is a chemical material used as a plasticiser. It is found in building and furniture materials, some household products, food packaging, cosmetics, toys and medical equipment. This micropollutant is known for its toxic effects on the endocrine and reproductive systems. It can also be accused of harmful effects on the central nervous system during the neuropsychological development of children . For more than 50 years, the entire Barrisol® company has been guided by a responsible approach for the well-being and health of all! All Barrisol® products are phthalate-free! Healthy materials, 100% recyclable products, classified A+, conform to strict European and international standards concerning fire safety. Barrisol® solutions are made with 40% to 80% recycled - Barrisol.com

Our congratulations to Barrisol. They received a fith award for Barrisol Clim®, whichwas honored by the jury and the organizer Raumprobe of the "MaterialPreis 2020“ contest in the "technologies“ category, for having been able to make a uniform air-conditioning stretch ceiling, without impacting the freedom to choose its design. 

Want to learn more about Barrisol Clim®? Click here.

February brings us another excellent example of the Barrisol Mirror ceiling system.

​Serenada - Krakow, Poland
by SUD Architects

In celebration of the new year we would like to show you the 2021 Barrisol Calendar brought to you by Barrisol Normalu.

As we bring in the new year we can't help but to be uplifted by the realization that spring is just around the corner.

​Today we discovered a reference to Barrisol in an online article called "Up the Walls" in The Irish Times. It featured a Barrisol Artolis wall print with gorgeous flower blooms. Another reminder of spring.

Here is an excerpt...
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"Barrisol, a French company that specialises in digitally-printed stretch materials, provides dramatic ceiling scapes and back drops that look as if they have been painted in situ. Much of its work is in commercial spaces such as offices, hotels and conference centres where its stretched fabric works with lighting schemes and acoustic panelling to create different ambiences.
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But the fabric panels can also be used to gorgeous effect in domestic settings. The range of patterns on offer is mind-boggling thanks to a partnership with the French textile museum, Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes, which has around six million designs in its archive collected since 1833. Blow-ups of the patterns accentuate the design for more unusual effects."

- https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/interiors/blooming-lovely-florals-go-up-the-walls-and-where-to-find-bargain-plants-in-dublin-6-1.3894420

This month we would like to showcase the Lumiere Barrisol ceiling that we installed at Holt Renfrew in Pacific Centre Mall in Vancouver. 

Architect: IBI Group Architects
Installed by Barrisol BC

Our congratulations to Leach Rhodes Walker Architects - The Deluxe Group for this outstanding use of the Barrisol Gold Mirror® stretch ceiling system.  

Project: Novotel Leicester Hotel
Location: England, United Kingdom 
Architects: Leach Rhodes Walker Architects - The Deluxe Group  

Barrisol offers a wide selection of colours and finishes, as well as a variety of methods to encorporate lighting, improve acoustics, and even encorporate custom logos.

This installation is a stunning example of Barrisol's backlit translucent fabric.
In this case the light boxes are suspended, complimenting the other design elements perfectly.
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​Congratulations to Architect Adam Freestone for this wonderful use of the Barrisol stretch ceiling system.

​Congratulation to Barridsol for the INNOVATIONSPREIS AIT / XIA Special jury award for Barrisol Clim®.  GERMANY - 2020

Barrisol® Clim® evens out the temperature of both your walls and the air, wherever you are in the room.
​To learn more about Barrisol Clim click here.
To ss more Barrisol Awards click here.

During the months that we are unable to travel it is helpful to see new places virtually. The following video showcases the Barrisol Lumiere ceilings in the London Science Museum in the UK. ​​Architect WilkinsonEyre.

London Science Museum - United Kingdom
Barrisol Lumiere
​Architect: WilkinsonEyre

Congratulations to designer Andy Lau for this fantastic use of Barrisol ceilings and printed wall applications.  

Project: Louis Vuitton MBS - Singapore
​Desinger: Andy Lau

This month we would like to feature a Barrisol installation located at Champagne Mercier in France.  It includes a round backlit translucent Barrisol ceiling as well as Barrisol Clim, Barrisol Light Lines, and Acoustics. Our congratulations to MHCS architects for their incorporation of these Barrisol features.

Barrisol Installation: Champagne Mercier -  France
Architects: MHCS

A message from the manufacturer, Barrisol Normalu...

"While France and most countries are running out of masks for facing of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was obvious for Barrisol® to help! This is why Barrisol® contributes to the manufacture of washable and reusable masks.
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Barrisol® is at your side to protect your health and to work in the best conditions.

Let us show solidarity, respect the safety instructions and stand against Coronavirus!"

We came across this video recently and wanted to share it with you. It's an excellent example of Barrisol's versatility not just as a ceiling material but also for 3D sculptural elements. Congratulations to Barrisol ​Mutiara and Hendro Prasetyo and Charlie Hearn for this fabulous design.

​Designed by Hendro Prasetyo & Charlie Hearn
Visit them at: www.inspiralarchitects.com

Barrisol by Mutiara Desain Group - Barrisol Mutiara
www.barrisolmutiara.com

​Introducing the Barrisol Light Lines track system. Light Lines tracks can be straight or rounded, thanks to the patented Barrisol system. Easily change LEDs, diffuse lighting, save energy, and more. ​Barrisol Light Lines allow for the invisible and innovative integration of lighting.
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​Ref: BS 350/13
Aluminium track for perimeter LED lighting

Ministar® Réf: BMS 355/14
Aluminium track for perimeter LED lighting

Ministar® Réf: BMS 365/40
​LED separator for circle and 3D shape

Ministar® Réf: BMS 365/50
LED wall and ceiling separator

Start the new year by learning about the Barrisol Clim system. 

​This system evens out the temperature of both your walls and the air, wherever you are in the room, so that you can achieve clean, healthy air and a constant temperature.

​Barrisol's new 180 page Technical Information Booklet is now available for viewing or download.
You can also watch the Barrisol Clim video for a quick summary of Clim's advantages.
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​We are pleased to announce that three of our projects are featured in the new Barrisol 2020 desktop calendar. If you would like to see more project photos please visit our Barrisol BC local installations page.

We have been looking back on some of our past projects and would like to feature the SFU Library sails and boardroom ceilings that we installed in 2006. These suspended ceilings contain micro perforations to help improve the acoustics in the library.

Project: ​​SFU Library Sails & Boardroom Ceilings - Surrey Campus
Design: Raven Design Consultants and Omicron AECS
​Barrisol Installation: Barrisol BC
​Thank you to Barrisol and Michael Maheux for this video. 
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Autumn brings the desire to cook warm meals, give thanks, and stay home and be cozy.
This Kitsilano residence features a white high gloss Barrisol ceiling in the kitchen, creating a modern and warm aesthetic.
Want to incorporate some Barrisol into your home? Contact us at info@barisolbc.ca and we will be happy to help.

​​Kitsilano Residence
​Private Residence, Vancouver, BC
General Contractor: Woodworks Custom Developments Ltd.
Barrisol Installation: Barrisol BC
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September marks the return of the school year so we wanted to feature one of our favorite Barrisol school installations.

Mulgrave School in West Vancouver features 14 suspended white triangular ceilings, 2 back lit leaf shaped ceilings, and 1 back lit round ceiling. The white triangular ceilings contain tiny micro perforations that turn sound waves into heat energy. Barrisol's micro-perforated fabrics are used to target adjust sound absorption and room reverberation time.
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The printed and back lit Barrisol ceiling, at the ARC Vancouver, can be seen in the recent Dailyhive.com news article, "There's now a surreal 200-ft high, glass-bottom pool in downtown Vancouver", by Kenneth Chan.

Article Excerpt:
"While the pool is certainly the centrepiece of the tower’s design, it is enhanced by a colourful ‘Ode to Canada’ ceiling design. During nighttime, the illuminated pool, with light bouncing off the ceiling, turns the underside int​o a beacon for the tower." -Kenneth Chan
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Photos: Dailyhive.com
Article Link: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/arc-vancouver-glass-bottom-pool-concord-pacific

ARC Vancouver
998 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver
Builder: Concord Pacific
Design: LIV Design Studio
Architecture: Francl Architecture
Barrisol Installation: Barrisol BC

Thank you to Barrisol Welch for another great video, showcasing the installation process for the Barrisol stretch ceiling system.
​This installations features a vaulted ceiling and back lit wall application.

Barrisol's line of translucent membranes works effectively as light diffusers. 
Project: Museum of Anthropology at UBC
​Design/Architect: Stantec Architecture Ltd.
​Barrisol Installation: Barrisol B.C.

Here are 4 excellent examples of printed Barrisol ceilings. Printing is completed in France prior to the ceiling being shipped. The membrane will go through the printer 3 times to allow for excellent print quality. Barrisol has a variety of stock images (both free and with a charge) or you can provide your own image. Choose an opaque fabric or a translucent fabric (so the image can be back lit).