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March 31, 2025

Beyond the Surface: Designing Meaningful Spaces with Architectural Walls

Bring your space and story to life with texture, color, and detail. Explore how KI Wall’s versatile materials and finishes give you the freedom to design without limits.


 

In a world where design is increasingly expected to do more, architectural walls have become essential storytelling tools. Every finish, texture, and transition holds meaning. It’s not just about creating spaces; it’s about shaping experiences. At KI Wall, we understand that visual choices are strategic decisions that reflect brand identity, inspire people, and support functionality. That’s why we offer a palette of possibilities. 

Our architectural walls are built to support both your space and vision. Whether you're designing a serene healthcare environment, a dynamic educational setting, or a branded corporate space, our broad range of finishes, hardware, and accessories empowers you to bring your concept to life with ease and precision. 

 

Design Freedom with Materials That Perform  

How do you reflect a client’s culture and brand through something as structural as a wall? Our materials and finishes make that easier, offering ways to customize color, add dimension, and create a look that’s entirely your own. Options include:  

  • Signature Finishes & Paints – From timeless neutrals to statement colors, our powdercoated and anodized aluminum finishes are curated to complement any space. Need an exact shade? Our color-matching capabilities ensure seamless integration. 
  • Glass Options for Every Intent – Add applied film, custom vinyl artwork, or printed patterns to glass to elevate both aesthetics and functionality. Each option offers varying levels of light and privacy, giving you total control over form and function. 
  • Warmth Through Wood Veneers – Bring a sense of authenticity with premium wood veneers available in a wide array of grains and tones. 
  • Inkjet Printing for Custom Branding – Our inkjet technology transforms architectural walls into personalized canvases. Print custom artwork, wayfinding, signage, or even a realistic wood grain effect to make your space truly one of a kind.  

 

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Incorporating Texture and Dimension  

Visuals are just the beginning. Tactile elements add texture and dimension to an environment. KI Wall offers:  

  • Textured Paints – Textured finishes add richness to wall surfaces, making them ideal for design-forward spaces. Light and shadow create dimension and visual interest, while the tactile quality invites closer interaction and enhances the sense of materiality in a space.  
  • Upholstery – Vertical fabrics bring refined texture, warmth, and acoustic comfort to wall panels and tackboards, enhancing both function and appearance. Upholstered stools add a subtle, user-level design accent that complements the overall material palette.  
  • PET Panels – Innovation meets sustainability with our PET panels, offering an eco-friendly solution that enhances acoustics while adding a modern, textured aesthetic. With the ability to inkjet print, etch, or laser cut for added interest, PET becomes both a design feature and a performance element.  

 

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Holistic Integration: Every Detail Matters  

Good design doesn’t stop at the wall—it flows through part, finish, and accessory. From curved glass to base trim and decorative pulls to magnetic tackboards, every visual element is considered to ensure a cohesive, design-driven result. All components align aesthetically, creating a unified look throughout a space. 

  • Statement Hardware – Oversized pulls make a bold impression, while elegant finishes like brushed gold, matte black, and polished aluminum offer jewel-like refinement. These details can shift the tone of a space from modern to traditional to eclectic. 
  • Magnetic Accessories – Our minimalist shelves, coat hooks, and tackboards or markerboards attach magnetically to our steel shells, with no tools or visual clutter. Designed to move with your needs, they offer flexible functionality while maintaining a clean, refined aesthetic. 
  • Base Trim Options – Choose from thicker base trims to help mask uneven building floors or slim, low-profile options for a clean, modern aesthetic. 
  • Curved Glass – Incorporate curved glass to introduce fluid lines and an organic feel, softening the overall geometry of a space.  

 

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Why KI Wall? 

With so many materials, finishes, and details to choose from, every KI Wall solution is an opportunity to align form and function with your aesthetic intent. Whether you’re aiming for bold expression or subtle sophistication, our architectural walls give you the freedom to design with purpose. 

And you’re never on your own in the process. In addition to a wide array of customizable options, our experienced team is here to guide you—from early planning conversations to visualization tools like 3D renderings, walkthroughs, and VR tours that help bring your ideas to life. 

Create without limits. Create with KI Wall.  

Looking for additional inspiration? Download our Surface Materials Guide — your go-to resource for selecting textures, tones, and finishes that align design with intent. 

Download Surface Materials Guide

 

Contributing Authors

Jason Lazarz

A&D Market Leader

As our A&D Market Leader, Jason provides key insights into the world of architecture and design. Before joining KI, Jason led marketing and business development efforts for top-tier architecture firms across New York City. His innate understanding of the design process and key industry trends helps him communicate KI’s values and services to a broad audience of architects, interior designers, and facility managers. He believes that good design has the power to create healthy and sustainable spaces that inspire, with furniture playing a significant role in crafting that sense of place. In addition to his role at KI, Jason currently serves on the Board of Directors of IIDA’s New York Chapter and is a supporter of Build Out Alliance, a national not-for-profit organization that promotes and advocates for the LGBTQ community within the building design and construction industry.

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