Beyond the Ceiling & Walls: Impactful Color-Changing Barrisol® Environments

Luminous Barrisol® ceilings and walls use color-changing LED technology to shape atmosphere and support how a space is used throughout the day. Neutral tones suit everyday operations, while richer brand colors can highlight events, milestones, or special moments. Warmer hues create a welcoming feel for evening use or guest receptions, with digital controls allowing lighting to evolve as branding or needs change—without physical alterations.

Extending the same approach into the vertical plane, Barrisol® luminous walls are built on a lightweight aluminum framework, with integrated lighting and translucent membranes. The result is a clean, softly glowing architectural surface that delivers uniform, glare-free illumination and visual calm. When ceilings and walls shift color in sync, the space gains depth and rhythm, subtly reinforcing brand presence and guiding movement through key areas without relying on signage.

Luminous Barrisol systems also offer flexibility beyond lighting. Printable membranes allow graphics or textures to be integrated directly into the surface, and acoustic options improve speech clarity in conference rooms, boardrooms, and collaborative spaces. With a slim profile, concealed components, and durable, washable materials, the system integrates easily into both new construction and renovations while maintaining crisp architectural lines.

Lighting the Future: A Transformative Lobby Experience at Arctic Wolf Headquarters

Working in close collaboration with HGA Architects (Minneapolis) and Gardner Builders Construction (Minneapolis), we supported their design team's requirement of a distinctive lobby entrance for Arctic Wolf that reflects the company’s forward-looking culture and leadership in cybersecurity.


Their design teams selected the Barrisol Artolis® Lumière system paired with Barrilite® Mesh RGB lighting, making light itself an architectural element. The luminous surfaces create an immersive arrival experience that communicates innovation and confidence while remaining adaptable over time.

Beyond visual impact, the system supports long-term performance. The shock and

impact-resistant Barrisol woven fabric is well-suited for a high-traffic headquarters environment, and integrated acoustic options help manage sound and improve comfort within the lobby.



The result is a refined, adaptable entry experience—one that balances architectural expression, performance, and brand identity in a cohesive, enduring way.

With more than 75 years of experience, we help bring your design vision to life by integrating lighting, branding, acoustics, and architectural systems into a unified, future-ready solution.


Through early design-assist involvement, deep technical expertise, and close collaboration from concept through installation, we are here to help! 

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Minneapolis VA Medical Center Women's Clinic - Bringing Design Vision to Life—Under the Most Demanding Standards

By Ira Hackner • April 2, 2026
In close collaboration with Anderson Engineering of Minnesota (Plymouth) and Greenstone Construction (Fargo), our team is helping bring their project design vision to life at the new Women’s Clinic at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. As we near completion of this project, we are delivering a highly specialized glazing package engineered to meet the rigorous performance and security requirements of Department of Defense (DoD) design standards. This project required far more than a conventional façade solution—it demanded a carefully engineered system capable of balancing security, performance, and architectural intent within a blast-mitigated environment. The completed VA Women’s Clinic will provide a wide range of healthcare services specifically for women Veterans, including primary care, whole health, mental health, reproductive health, and specialized care for conditions related to military service. The new facility is thoughtfully designed to centralize all women’s healthcare services in a dedicated location, with its own exterior entrance to enhance accessibility, privacy, and the patient experience.

From Experience to Execution — MSP Terminal Projects

By Ira Hackner • March 26, 2026
MSP Airport Terminal 2 Expansion in Progress — See How We’re Delivering We are proud to be working on the Terminal 2 North Gate Expansion at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport—in close collaboration with Miller Dunwiddie Architects and Morcon Construction (Fridley) — to help bring their complex, high-visibility design to life.

Collaboration in Action: Bringing the HCMC Green Building Vision to Life

By Ira Hackner • March 17, 2026
Collaboration in Action: Bringing the HCMC Green Building Vision to Life

Livefront's Hospitality Lounge | Where Transparency, Acoustics & Flexibility Align

By Ira Hackner • March 3, 2026
In collaboration with Studio BV Architects (Minneapolis) and Mission Construction (Minneapolis), we helped bring their design goals to life for Livefront’s Hospitality Lounge — realizing a vision centered on innovation, flexibility, and modern collaboration.

Integrated Building Systems at the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant

By Ira Hackner • February 5, 2026
Integrated Building Systems at the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant

Raydoor Systems | Shaping Space Without Sacrificing Design Intent

By Ira Hackner • January 30, 2026
Raydoor Systems | Shaping Space Elegantly

Design Intent Delivered through Integrated Systems at Carlson School of Management

By Ira Hackner • January 22, 2026
Design Intent Delivered through Integrated Systems at Carlson School of Management

More Space for More Care — Expansion at CentraCare Plaza in St. Cloud

By Ira Hackner • January 15, 2026
Here is a look at a current healthcare project we are actively working on, showcasing our expertise in complex glazing, interior systems, and construction coordination—the CentraCare Plaza Expansion in St. Cloud, Minnesota. We are collaborating closely with RSP Architects (Minneapolis) and McGough Construction (St. Paul) to help bring the CentraCare Plaza Expansion design to life. From the outset, their project teams carefully factored the complex functional and operational requirements of expanded outpatient and specialty care into the overall design, ensuring each building system supports both architectural intent and long-term performance.

A Ceiling System that Provides BOTH Light and Sound Attenuation

By Ira Hackner • January 7, 2026
For the executive conference room hallway at Boston Scientific Arden Hills, (Building 5, Floor 3) RSP Architects (Minneapolis) and Cobeck Construction (St. Paul) project teams established clear priorities from the outset: to create a visually striking, polished ceiling experience appropriate for a high-visibility executive corridor, while also providing effective acoustic sound absorption to control noise transfer from the adjacent conference room. We worked closely with the RSP and Cobeck project teams to bring their design goals to life through a refined, high-performing ceiling solution.

Two Recent Zona® LYNX Telescopic Glass Wall Projects Showcase Flexible Design

By Ira Hackner • December 18, 2025
We are pleased to highlight two recently completed ZONA® LYNX telescoping glass wall projects, each tailored to the specific functional demands of its space. Working closely with the architects involved, we helped bring each project's design vision to reality, delivering precision ZONA installations that support flexibility, transparency, and long-term performance across both professional office and high-traffic environments. Both projects feature 3/8" clear laminated glass with a clear anodized finish, providing a consistent balance of durability, safety, and refined aesthetics. Below is a brief overview of each project and the unique advantages the ZONA LYNX system brings to each application.