softwall™ · textile
flexible freestanding partition
softwall is flexible in length and stretches to 15 feet (4.5 meters) when fully expanded
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textile softwall is a modern room divider and flexible partition that may be arranged in countless curved or linear formations. When stored compressed, the folding wall shrinks to the thickness of a book. From its condensed state, it expands to an impressive 15 feet (4.5 meters) long or any length between.
The moveable wall can be spontaneously arranged as a room divider and acoustic partition to absorb sound and establish privacy or to create a striking backdrop for an event or performance. As part of the molo soft collection, softwall + softblock is a modular system with magnetic end panels that connect these flexible building blocks to create longer partitions and immersive, sculptural installations.
Made from layers of non-woven polyethylene textile structured with flexible honeycomb geometry, textile softwall is an alternative to traditional building methods, relinquishing notions of rigid space-making in favour of sustainable design to accommodate change over time and encourage responsible material use.
Recognized for innovation and its elegant sculptural simplicity, softwall is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York and won the prestigious Danish INDEX Award for Design to Improve Life.
Design by Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen
Contact us at +1 604 685 0340 or sales@molodesign.com for more information or to discuss a purchase
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Connect multiple units by their magnetic end panels.
Tunnels serve as convenient handles for stretching or adjusting the wall's position, and integrate with a range of optional accessories.
Close the magnetic end panel on itself to create a rounded end for stability and aesthetics.
A compressed softwall is easy to store and transport.
The partitions offer visual and acoustic privacy, and allow you to shape atmosphere and space through more poetic means of light and shadow.
Walls that are opened and closed frequently can pair with the felt handle and anchor strip accessory to create a sliding door.
portable folding wall
The honeycomb geometry and soft yet resilient material allow softwall to flex and curve, creating straight angular walls or organic flowing spaces.
The walls easily flat-pack for portability and storage, expanding up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) or any length between.
space partitions with magnetic connectors
The final layer of softwall + softblock is a multifunctional magnetic panel that folds vertically on itself to provide stability and sculptural harmony. When closed, it forms an uninterrupted rhythm of vertical lines.
The concealed magnets in the end panels also connect multiple walls and blocks to one another, or can be used to anchor the elements to any solid wall, cabinet or column made of ferrous steel or to molo’s steel strip accessory.
colour
white textile, made to order for molo, is a translucent bright white that has an impressive colour consistency over time.
black textile has an opaque sheen reminiscent of charred wood that highlights the subtle pattern of its fibres. For a nuanced tone-on-tone effect, pair black textile with the deep saturated flat black of paper softwall + softblock.
aluminum textile is micro-coated with the actual metal, creating a lively yet soft range of reflected light and shadow across the pleated surface of the folding partitions.
custom colour partitions are also available.
material properties
Made from recyclable, non-woven polyethylene (HDPE), the textile material is anti-static, tear-resistant, and water-resistant. It is easy to maintain and can be wiped clean with a soft cloth, water, and liquid dish soap.
flexible luminous partitions
The translucent white textile has a visually delicate appearance reminiscent of Japanese washi paper, and the pattern of its fine fibres comes to life when illuminated. Optional LED ribbons wind through horizontal tunnels in each softwall + softblock, transforming these elements into expressive, luminous space partitions. The flexibility of the LED ribbons retains the partitions’ natural fluidity, offering light as a building material that can be repositioned spontaneously.
acoustic partition
Flexible acoustic panels, the internal honeycomb structure and pleated surfaces of softwall + softblock break up reflected sound and provide acoustic absorption, enhancing speech clarity and creating acoustically calm rooms.
felt handle + anchor strip
The optional steel strip accessory is powder-coated flat white and anchors the magnetic end panel of softwall to any solid surface. When paired with a felt handle, it creates a sliding door reminiscent of a shōji screen.
hook for softwall
For storage or cleaning, a stainless steel hook can be used to hang compressed paper or textile softwalls from a solid wall or cabinet.
