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Artnovion Turns Room Acoustics Into Architecture With the Avalon K

Artnovion's parametric wall panel blends absorption and diffusion into a striking 3D architectural surface

Marco Lisi by Marco Lisi
August 25, 2026
in News, Acoustics
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Artnovion Avalon K parametric acoustic wall panel in a living room

Artnovion Avalon K

Portuguese acoustics specialist Artnovion has added the Artnovion Avalon K to its architectural surface range, a parametric wall panel designed to work as acoustic treatment and a decorative feature at once. Where most sound-absorbing panels are built to disappear, the Artnovion Avalon K is meant to be seen: a continuous wood-and-PET surface whose relief pattern shifts with the viewing angle, giving large walls a distinctive three-dimensional identity while quietly controlling reverberation behind the scenes. It is the latest addition to a growing family of architectural surfaces from the Portuguese manufacturer, aimed at projects where the acoustic treatment itself is meant to carry the room’s design language.

  • Artnovion Avalon K: Acoustics as Architecture
  • Absorption Meets Diffusion
  • Materials and Finishes
  • Pricing and availability
  • Key specifications

Artnovion Avalon K: Acoustics as Architecture

Avalon K is designed first as an architectural surface, then as an acoustic solution. Its parametric geometry flows continuously across the wall, so multiple panels combine into one uninterrupted pattern rather than a grid of visible tiles. Because the relief changes appearance depending on where a viewer stands, Artnovion says the panel introduces a strong sense of movement and depth to interiors that would otherwise read as flat. The concept targets large-scale wall coverage in hospitality lobbies, boutique retail, home cinemas and premium living rooms, spaces where the acoustic treatment is meant to be part of the design story rather than hidden behind fabric or paint.

Absorption Meets Diffusion

Behind the sculpted surface, Artnovion Avalon K relies on a hybrid construction that pairs a high-density PET acoustic core and calibrated-cell acoustic foam with a natural wood veneer or lacquered facing. That combination lets the panel act as both an absorber and a diffuser at once, reducing reverberation time while spreading reflected sound more evenly across a room instead of deadening it outright. Artnovion rates the panel’s absorption range from 630 Hz to 5,000 Hz, with an Acoustic Class D rating (αw 0.4) — figures that position Avalon K as a room-shaping architectural finish rather than a heavy-duty studio treatment, in line with its intended use in listening rooms, living spaces and large interiors rather than professional control rooms.

Materials and Finishes

Every Artnovion Avalon K panel shares the wood-and-recycled-PET construction used across Artnovion’s wider Avalon family, which also includes the Avalon Broad absorber-diffuser. Avalon K is offered in natural wood veneers, lacquered HMDF finishes and acoustic suede fabric, with a hidden, integrated fixing system that keeps the continuous surface free of visible hardware. That range of options lets architects and integrators match the panel to a project’s material palette rather than settling for one fixed look, from warm birch and black birch veneers to matte lacquer finishes in white, black, olive green or custom RAL colours — the same modular approach that has made Artnovion a regular fixture in high-end home cinema and listening-room builds.

Pricing and availability

As with the rest of Artnovion’s architectural acoustics catalogue, the Artnovion Avalon K is a project-specified product: pricing depends on wall area, chosen finish and fire-rating requirements, and is quoted per configuration through Artnovion’s dealer network or directly via sales@artnovion.com. Architects, integrators and homeowners can request a configuration and quote through Artnovion’s website.

Key specifications

  • Type: Hybrid absorber-diffuser, parametric architectural wall panel
  • Absorption range: 630 Hz – 5,000 Hz
  • Acoustic Class: D (αw = 0.4)
  • Core: High-density PET acoustic core with calibrated-cell acoustic foam
  • Facing: Natural wood veneer, lacquered HMDF, or acoustic suede fabric
  • Fixing: Integrated, concealed fixing system
  • Recommended for: Hi-fi listening rooms, living rooms, hospitality and large-scale architectural interiors
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Marco Lisi is the publisher of Best of High End, part of AV Concepts BV. His path into audio started early: as a teenager he was drawn into the world of free radio, presenting shows and living immersed in music every day. In his early twenties he ran his own production studio for five years, creating jingles and commercials — hands-on training in sound design, pro-audio workflows, and critical listening through studio monitors that still shapes how he evaluates gear today. He also spent years DJing in clubs before moving into publishing, first at two earlier online magazines before founding Best of High End. His hi-fi and home cinema passion was inherited from his father, an inveterate system-swapper. Marco's first setup — a confirmation gift — paired AKAI separates with entry-level Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a brand he stayed loyal to for years as his system grew from stereo into full surround and home cinema. Like many enthusiasts, he went through an extended "audiophile" phase chasing the next upgrade, before settling into a more grounded view: gear as a means to enjoy music and film, not an end in itself. Years of critical listening have given him a well-trained ear — the ability to characterize a system or pinpoint a change in the chain quickly and accurately. Just as important, his teaching background (a Belgian "regent" degree in Dutch language) gives him the tools to translate those listening impressions into clear, readable writing.

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