Open-cell ceilings in malls, hotels and offices

An open-cell ceiling is an effective way to make a large, tall ceiling read as a single whole. As cell size and colour change, the same system takes on very different characters.

Shopping malls

In wide galleries and corridors, an open-cell ceiling gives an orderly look without fully closing off the services above. Because the open cells let air and smoke pass, it is a common choice for tall volumes. A white open-cell ceiling feels airy in daylit galleries.

Hotel lobbies

In hotel lobbies, a black or dark open-cell ceiling recedes and draws attention to the walls, lighting and furniture. Concealed LED around the ceiling edges frames the dark grid with warm light.

Offices

In open-plan offices, an open-cell ceiling works with downlights and air-conditioning grilles. A white grid gives a bright, calm workspace; a black grid gives a more contemporary, industrial look.

Restaurants

In restaurants, an open-cell ceiling creates a continuous surface between hoods and lighting. Combined with coloured light, the ceiling becomes part of the room's atmosphere.

Common ground

• Lighting can sit within the grid or around its edges.
• The ceiling void is painted dark to bring the grid forward.
• Colour directly defines the character of the space.

Conclusion

An open-cell ceiling creates different atmospheres in different kinds of space with the same system. For its structure, read what is an open-cell ceiling, or request a site survey for your project.