Foresta System

The FORESTA Acoustic system is born from the intention of bringing Nature back into everyday’s spaces. Inspired by the unique sensation of walking through the woods, the system combines Nature’s vernacular materiality (as exemplified by wood) with the radical innovation deriving from mycelium-based technologies. A wooden structure composed of rails and nodes supports and eases the installation of triangular sound-absorbing modules, as if each single module would represent multiple panel leaves sprouting from the branches of a tree. Panels are available in two shapes: concave and convex. Mogu employ agro and textile industrial waste materials such as cotton and hemp fibers and transform them through proprietary technologies based on mycelium (the vegetative part of fungi) as in a fully circular approach. Mogu Acoustic Panels feature excellent performances particularly in the medium frequencies (250-1000 hz). Their decorative design and functionality makes them a perfect solution to absorb most of speech noise in noisy environments, such as restaurant, lounges and small to large office spaces.

Mogu Acoustic panels feature two main correction mechanisms: sound absorption and diffusion. While the 3D shaped surface breaks up and spreads sound waves, the porous mycelium material transforms them into micro movement and heat, to be absorbed in the fibrous material.

Thanks to its modular design, the system can be tailored to meet the needs of each specific project, while contributing to inspiring endless compositional possibilities. The wood branches are designed to be mechanically fixed to the wall, requiring a minimal amount of wall-perforations. The nodes simply hold onto the branches and, thanks to the integrated magnets, allow for an easy-to-mount approach in regard to the mounting of the acoustic modules.The magnetic system incorporated in the nodes makes it possible for the user to easily change the position of each module, granting maximum design flexibility. The full system is 99% bio-based and biodegradable and can be fully disassembled at the end of the product life cycle, to support regenerative recycling. Foresta System is the winner of the German Design Award 2022 in the Excellent Product Design – Eco Design category. Mogu Acoustic products achieve an outstanding fire rating (B-s2-d0), making them a safe choice for all types of private and public environments. Mogu Acoustic materials have been tested for allergenic and VOC Emissions. Our decorative paint is certified as safe, durable and neutrally contributing to indoor air quality. The range of colours are inspired by the fascinating tones of water, forests and earth and are organized in five colour palette: Green Wood, Blue River, Pink Clay,Brown Grove, Grey Stone. The paint used is a water-based, heavy-metal free bicomponent dispersion with low VOC, with a very low gloss to ensure a matte aesthetics and a soft touch experience. Panels dimension: 450x395 mm, height 63 mm, Branches: 530 / 1050 / 1560 / 2055 mm.