“Education Spaces – Ceiling solutions for a better way to learn” shares new lessons in designing effective school, college and university interiors. The new 16-page publication is available free for download here.

New York-based LAGUARDA.LOW ARCHITECTS has announced the completion of KK One, a new 1.1 million square-foot retail complex in Shenzhen. 

Jon and Desiree Rajala, founders of Rajala Group, have developed a simple yet brilliant tool that will help painters save time and energy while painting walls. Roller Bumper attaches easily to a paint roller frame and prevents the roller from touching the ceiling. After extensive prototyping and testing, the tool is now ready for prime time – and Rajala Group has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund an initial production run.

Two new public spaces in the Versailles Pavilion Dufour shine with detailed gold Escale 5x1 from GKD as part of a redevelopment project designed by French architect, Dominique Perrault. Among the classic stone and wood materials, is an awe-inspiring golden ceiling made of shimmering, golden metal fabric. The metal mesh dresses the entryway, where visitors begin their tour, making a strong architectural statement. Then, throughout the gallery gold Escale creates a modern accent that contrasts beautifully against a natural palette.

Just as architects and designers rely on sketches and 3-D renderings to visualize an unbuilt project’s aesthetics, a new auralization experience from CertainTeed can help specifiers design on an auditory level. The CertainTeed Listening Lounge, a virtual demonstration sound modeling tool located at the company’s new headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania, lets the specifier hear how ceiling design, materials and product specifications can affect the acoustics of a space.