Custom Clip-In Tiles at DreamLab | DAMPA

DAMPA® is a Danish company specialised in the development and production of acoustic steel and aluminium ceilings, as well as acoustic wall panels for the building industry, with sales exclusively in the European market.

As part of the expansion of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Institute (MMMI) at the University of Southern Denmark, DAMPA® has supplied a total of 3,000 square meters of ceiling solutions for a variety of rooms and areas. The ceilings have been installed in group rooms, meeting rooms, offices, and common areas, creating environments that promote focus, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among students and staff. Additionally, DAMPA® designed and delivered a customized solution used under the staircases as well as on the sides and underneath the walkways.

In the project, DAMPA® Clip-In Tile and DAMPA® Clip-In Custom Tile have been applied. A dark grey color was chosen for the walkways, while a light metallic finish was used in other areas, resulting in a cohesive and elegant aesthetic throughout the building. To ensure optimal acoustics, most of the ceilings are perforated with Ø1.8 mm holes and filled with sound-absorbing material, providing an acoustic environment that is particularly suited for study spaces and collaborative areas.

The expansion of MMMI has been carefully designed to respect and complement the existing architecture of the University of Southern Denmark, creating seamless visual and functional connections to the Faculty of Engineering and the broader university campus. This architectural vision aligns with both the Danish Building Agency’s master plan for the SDU Campus and architect Knud Holscher’s original campus plan from 1967.

The new DreamLab serves as an inspiring learning space that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaborative work. The building’s flexibility and choice of materials ensure it can adapt to future needs, while DAMPA®’s ceiling solutions play an integral role in supporting this adaptability and aesthetic continuity over time.