Movable partitioning systems from Germany's Dorma Huppe provide an enhanced quality of life within modern living areas. Known as Variflex-EM, these systems allow rooms to be partitioned effortlessly, to make them smaller or re-proportion them to suit individual requirements.

Any area, from a small conference room to a large exhibition hall, can be well adapted to suit a varying number of users, says a spokesman for the partitioning systems manufacturer. Excellent sound insulation properties allow different events to be held in adjacent areas without any intrusive noise.

The flexibility afforded by the systems, combined with the wide choice of surface finishes and coverings offered, are key to creating the perfect ambiance in any situation. In addition, their flawless operating technology enables Dorma Huppe to provide the ideal solution every time, whatever the setting, he adds.
The architectural design options are virtually limitless with Variflex-EM, he says.

The intelligent partitioning creates areas perfectly customised to the given demands and functional requirements in daily use. Variflex-EM meets the most complex partitioning requirements, he asserts. It offers the option of automatic operation to allow rooms to be adapted quickly and easily.
According to the spokesman, the Variflex-EM system has several advantages:
Unmatched Dorma drive technology coupled with high-quality Huppe panels;
Automatically controlled panel travel and sealing at the push of a button;
Partitioning of areas can be done quietly, quickly and effortlessly;
Partially open positions can be adopted;
Maximum safety is ensured by the intelligent control system and power limitation facility;
Allows the combination of several systems;
Enables easy integration of control system with building systems;
Only marginally more expensive than the manual or semi-automatic option;
Allows retrofitting of existing manual systems as automatic ones;
Allows virtually unlimited spatial layouts: even segmented, polygonal and round/circular layouts are possible; and Door and window elements can be fitted.
In addition to the function of visually subdividing areas, movable partitions also play the role of filtering acoustic signals from other areas and prevent noise intrusion.
Room partitioning with reliable acoustic insulation properties is a must, particularly when events run concurrently, the spokesman points out. The outstanding craftsmanship of the Dorma Huppe Variflex-EM system ensures unsurpassed sound insulation without compromising ease of use.

While offering ideal structural solutions in the creation of attractive living areas, movable partitioning has to satisfy increasing demands from an ever-widening range of applications. The Variflex-EM system offers a variety of panel types which can meet the requirements of any application or setting. The systems can blend with unique design features, satisfy special design specifications and incorporate door elements or a variety of window elements. The partitioning can be curved or angled., he says.

Variflex-EM panels are also excellent space savers. In their parked position, the individual panels form a compact stack, taking up a minimal amount of space in any room.
One of the factors which characterises modern interior design is intelligent space partitioning to create an architectural 'choreography' of light and shadow. The partitions are a significant part of the whole and, with striking surface contrasts, can play a role in an effective overall presentation, the spokesman says.

Variflex-EM further enhances the aesthetic appearance with superior-quality surface finishes. A wide array of materials can be combined to create stunning visual effects. Materials to choose from include real wood veneers that can be ebonised, waxed, brushed or lime-washed. There are laminates, metallic finishes and stainless steel inserts; acoustic, sheet steel and fibreglass surfaces; intarsia panels; glass inserts, mirrors and textile coverings. Whatever the requirement Dorma Huppe has the surface finish to match, claims the spokesman.
Dorma Huppe will display its Variflex-EM systems at the Big 5 show.