Karlevy Oy supplied acoustic drapes for the historic Arvoholvi Bank Museum
Arvoholvi, an iconic building owned by the Parkano Savings Bank Foundation, has served as a bank since 1929. Today, this culturally significant landmark has been transformed into a bank museum, offering visitors a new way to experience the region’s economic history and architectural heritage.
Karlevy Oy delivered the acoustic drape (acoustic curtains) solutions for the museum spaces. The goal was to integrate the building’s original architecture with the requirements of a modern exhibition environment and to create a calm, controlled acoustic atmosphere that enhances both guided tours and the overall visitor experience.
Pagunette Plain Wool FR – acoustic drapes combining elegance and performance
The project features Pagunette Plain Wool FR acoustic drapes (acoustic curtains), made from high‑quality fire‑retardant wool fabric designed to soften and absorb sound effectively. The natural structure of wool disperses sound and reduces reverberation, improving speech clarity and acoustic comfort throughout the museum.
In addition to their acoustic function, the drapes bring visual warmth and refined elegance to the interior, blending seamlessly with the museum’s design and the building’s historical character.
Technical specifications
Product used:
- Pagunette Plain Wool FR acoustic drapes
- Material: fire‑retardant wool fabric (FR)
- Properties: effective sound absorption, soft reverberation control
- Suitable for: museums, public spaces, acoustically demanding interiors
Installation:
The drapes were installed across windows and wall surfaces to support the acoustic performance of the museum while also providing flexible control over light and ambience.
The Arvoholvi project demonstrates how high‑quality acoustic drapes can enhance a heritage environment — aesthetically, technically, and experientially.