A Living Building Challenge Fit-out Inside a Heritage Landmark
Inside Wellington’s historic Old Bank Arcade, Meridian Energy’s HQ combines heritage character with cutting-edge sustainability. dbsorb supplied demountable, reusable acoustic panels that meet zero-glue and ultra-low VOC requirements, enabling circular design, high-performance acoustics, and future adaptability in a Living Building Challenge-certified workspace.
Panels to Placemaking: Elevating Function into Experience
At Fonterra’s new Hamilton headquarters, acoustics weren’t treated as an afterthought. Using dbsorb's dbPrint™ on Decosorb panels, cultural storytelling and brand identity were embedded directly into the walls. The result is a workplace where sound control feels invisible - acoustic panels that read as art, not add-ons.
dbsorb Announced as Finalist in Two Best Design Award Categories
dbsorb has been announced as a finalist in the 2025 Best Design Awards, recognised in both Non-Consumer and Sustainable Product Design. Our family of glue-free mounting systems replaces adhesives with circular, installer-friendly solutions that reduce waste and make interiors more adaptable.
From R&D concept to real-world performance
dbsorb's QuietKit ™ turned Next Advisory’s Auckland studio into a flexible, branded recording space. Built from factory offcuts, the system delivers professional sound, quick reconfiguration, and a sustainable design Luke can adapt for years to come.