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Turf Blends Acoustic Performance and Design to Transform Ceilings

04.16.25 | By
Turf Blends Acoustic Performance and Design to Transform Ceilings

Turf has launched two new products designed specifically for ceilings, Pantheon and Step. The Chicago-based acoustic solutions provider, known for its distinctive options for walls, now expands its ceiling scapes portfolio with the two new offerings.

A modern, open lobby with large windows, orange accents on the ceiling, various seating options, and people mingling and seated. Trees and buildings visible outside.

Photo: Imperfct*

The PET felt tiles can fill an overhead plane to create an integrated design that is supported using a standard T-Grid. “Step and Pantheon have different aesthetics, but they are both really meant to cover a large amount of square footage,” says Faraz Shah, brand director at Turf. These sound-absorbing forms transform any interior, while accommodating existing features for a seamless look.

Ceiling with a geometric pattern of red and white panels, featuring pendant lights hanging in a row.

Photo: Imperfct*

Pantheon coffered tiles come in six standard types. Each profile has a unique size or position of recess. When coordinated together, the varying pieces form a dynamic enhancement overhead. Rectangular recess tiles, for example, can be either centered or shifted. These particular options are ideal for use along the edge of an array, or to create a slimmer profile.

Modern office lounge with pink geometric ceiling, round chairs, and wooden TV display. Large windows offer a cityscape view.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

Modern office lounge with seating area, circular chairs, a central TV, and large windows overlooking a cityscape. Ceiling has geometric patterns, and there are hanging pendant lights.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

Square styles are perfect for utilization as the corner to an array or to create a consistent field. Open versions of Pantheon leave the ceiling above visible, and can easily accommodate lighting, sprinklers, and other devices. Pantheon can be used to make an assortment of interesting patterns, from a star to an open checkerboard – or anything else a specifier can envision.

Modern office lounge with round chairs, a central table, a wall-mounted TV, ceiling with geometric panels, and large windows showcasing a cityscape and trees.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

Modern office space with round chairs, a coffee table, large windows, city view, and turquoise acoustic ceiling panels.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

Modern conference room with large windows displaying a city skyline. Yellow chairs surround a long table, and a TV is mounted on the wooden paneled wall. Blue geometric ceiling design.

Photo: Blaque Studio

Ceiling design featuring a grid of recessed, golden-brown geometric panels next to a section with perforated white tiles.

Photo: Blaque Studio

Modern kitchen and seating area with light wood cabinetry, island with integrated sink, contemporary chairs, and large windows with sheer curtains. Black linear light fixture hangs from the ceiling.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

With Step tiles, users are able to build an array of lifted, sloped, vaulted, or waving visual forms. They can also change depths from anywhere between two to 12 inches, in .5-inch increments. Seemingly simple, Step takes standard ceiling layouts to the next level with dimensionality and an updated twist on a classic element. “The chamfers on Step soften the edges a little bit and make it warmer,” notes Rob Krejci, director of product development at Turf. Designers can create a pop-up, vault, or corner wave layouts with Step, which can be tailored to a variety of settings.

Modern kitchen with a large island, light wood cabinets, and high ceiling. Floor-to-ceiling windows with sheer curtains and several seating areas are visible.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets and island, marble backsplash, and built-in appliances. Nearby, a seating area with chairs and tables. Large windows with sheer curtains in the background.

Photo: Dart Frog Creative

All of Turf’s 9mm palettes, Hues, Stone Textures, and Wood Textures can be applied to Step and Pantheon, for a total of 71 options to complement a range of environments. Both ceiling scapes have an anticipated NRC of .95, and they will be available this summer.

A modern hallway with green accents, featuring a person walking and another sitting. A directory list shows locations like a cafeteria, chemistry lab, auditorium, and student services.

Photo: Blaque Studio

Ceiling with beige acoustic panels and a single recessed light. Adjacent are green acoustic panels forming a border.

Photo: Blaque Studio

Rectangular light gray wooden blocks arranged in a staggered pattern against a pale background.

Photo: Color And The Kids

For more information on Pantheon and Step, visit turf.design.

Photography courtesy of Turf.

Anna Zappia is a New York City-based writer and editor with a passion for textiles, and she can often be found at a fashion exhibit or shopping for more books. Anna writes the Friday Five column, as well as commercial content.