verhoseinä
Verhoseinä is a Finnish architectural term referring to a wall system built from curtains, textiles, or other flexible panels used to partition or enclose space without forming a solid, load-bearing surface. In practice, verhoseinät are commonly employed in interior settings such as offices, exhibition halls, theatres, and event venues, and can also function as exterior shading or light-filtering screens in some configurations. The system is typically hung from a ceiling track or attached to a lightweight frame and can be operated manually or motorized to open, close, or reconfigure space.
Materials used for verhoseinä vary and may include heavy-duty fabrics, acoustic textiles, perforated panels, or translucent
Acoustic performance is often a key consideration, as fabric and padding can dampen reverberation and improve
Installation and maintenance are relatively straightforward compared with masonry walls. The modular and lightweight nature of
Historically rooted in theatre and studio settings, curtain-like partitions have evolved with advances in fabrics and