Stealth Cabinet

Stealth Cabinet

The Stealth Cabinet was originally designed by Wiel Arets for the new construction of the AZL building located in Heerlen. The materials in this building consist of glass, concrete and stucco which are concentrated materials that naturally create a cacophony of echoes. Therefore, additional attention was placed on acoustic value. The solution was to line the cabinets with sound absorbing material. A perforated screen was fitted to the sliding doors and to the back panel of the cabinet. The cabinets are assembled by attaching two or more inner units each 80, 90 or 100cm wide, where each unit acquires its own lock. The doors are placed on the outside of the cabinet and locks fitted on the top. The Stealth Cabinet can be used one-sided (49cm) or double-sided (90cm), lending efficiency. Lastly, drawers, pullout frames and all other imaginable lay-outs are possible enhancing versatility.

Wiel Arets

Wiel Arets Architects (WAA) is a cosmopolitan architecture and design firm with studios in The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. WAA is comprised of an international team of of architects, designers, thinkers, and administrators, the firm is currently involved in large number of projects globally. Arets himself is known for simple and abstract designs and uncomplicated use of colors. The architecture and design emerge from thorough research and hybrid-programming solutions, which adapt to and anticipate future contextual change. The output of WAA is acclaimed for both its craftsmanship and tactility. Arets worked on the restoration of the Glass Palace in his hometown Heerlen, the IJhal in Amsterdam and Urban Studios in Maasticht. Back in 1996, Arets designed the Lensvelt headquarters.