Nexus Layouts, Zentia’s latest design-driven ceiling system, offers greater creative freedom for designers, a more distinctive visual identity for clients, and a solution that could keep pace with rapidly changing workplace environments.
John Spicer, Zentia’s Head of New Product Development, said: “Nexus Layouts is a conversion of a similar pattern in our Sonify range. It had been very popular among specifiers, so it made sense to create a continuous wall-to-wall version. The most important factor when we designed Nexus Layouts was that it should be easy to plan and simple to install.”
The system is available in five patterns: Array, Berg, Exclaim, Pixal and Step. The system can work across a broad range of tile families, from acoustic mineral fibre to metal mesh. This was essential for specifiers who need both performance and design flexibility.
John added: “We wanted the Nexus Layouts system to be available across different tile materials, colours, and textures, giving designers the most flexibility visually and functionally.”
Behind the aesthetics is a small but critical piece of engineering: the Single Tee Adaptor Clip. Without it, most of the patterns would not be possible.
“The clip centres the cross tee and creates a very strong and stable connection,” John said.
As workplaces are evolving, and hospitality influences are reshaping offices, staff wellbeing, comfort and identity matter more than ever.
driver. Designers need more playful spaces where they can mix texture, pattern and colours to attract the workforce back into the office.”
Early installation projects reflect this shift. The Templeman Retailing project shows Nexus Layouts in action, bringing depth, structure and boldness to a workplace entrance. Other schemes are already experimenting with colours, lighting integration and DecoFrame rafts.
“Once designers understand the fundamentals, they want to add their own creativity. Bolder colours and different combinations are some of the early trends,” John added.
Early reactions suggest Nexus Layouts is acting as a catalyst for treating the ceiling as a genuine architectural and design asset within the interior environment. www.zentia.com/en-gb