Color Guide

Hive 3

Hive 3 is a flat tile with a playful twist. Keep it regular by repeating the hexagonal modules or rotate them to mix things up—either way, these tiles seemingly jump off the wall with the illusion of their patterning. Available in infinite configurations, these lightweight sound-absorbing tiles install in a flash as direct-glue in over sixty colorways of pure wool felt.

Designer Bernd Benninghoff
Content 100% Wool Design Felt + Akustika 10 Substrate
Tile Thickness 1/2 in (13 mm)
Thickness Tolerance ±1/16 in (2 mm)
Tile Size 1’-6” x 1’-3 5/8” (45.7 x 39.6 cm)
Edges All edges are chamfered to create invisible seaming
Color Options 1-Color of felt + 1-Color of substrate per wall
Substrate Colors 02 Medium Grey + 03 Dark Grey
Durability Contract or residential
Maintenance Vacuum occasionally to remove general air-borne debris. Should soiling occur, spot clean with mild soap and lukewarm water. Avoid aggressive rubbing as this can continue the felting process and change the surface appearance of the felt. Refer to 100% Wool Design Felt Maintenance + Cleaning for detailed care instructions.
Lead Time Made to order and certain lead times will apply
Environmental 100% Wool Design Felt is 100% biodegradable and Akustika 10 Substrate is 100% recyclable
Contains no formaldehyde, 100% VOC free, no chemical irritants, and free of harmful substances
100% Wool Design Felt contributes to LEED©
Randomized Patterns The design intent of Hive is to install in randomized installations. Individual tiles may be rotated up to six ways to create a random pattern. Hive 3 may also be installed in regular and repeating installations such as those provided in the suggested configurations. For more information, please refer to the Hive 3 Installation Instructions document.
Installation Installs using a heavy-duty construction adhesive and may be trimmed to size with a utility knife.
Variation Wool felt is a natural material and color variation and inclusions of natural fiber on the surface are evidence of the 100% natural origin of the material. Product color is only indicative, as it is not possible to assure consistency of color in a natural product due to the natural color of raw wool and absorption of dyes. Color matching cannot be guaranteed on shipments and variation will be more pronounced beyond the normal commercial range.

Bernd Benninghoff

Bernd Benninghoff works as a furniture designer and interior architect based in Mainz, Germany. Since 2000, his design studio has developed serial furniture as well as room and exhibition concepts for international clients. For Bernd, objects and spatial context are interrelated. It is important for him to use authentic materials and appropriate manufacturing processes—in search of meaningful design solutions and room experiences with an independent character.