Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishAbstracta, the pioneering Swedish brand that, for more than fifty years, has reshaped the world of acoustic panels through ambitious solutions, arrives at Milan Design Week with a new addition to its Vika Collection, designed by Khodi Feiz. A brand-new series of objects that seamlessly integrates into the collection presented last year during Salone del Mobile 2024.The set consists of sculptural elements that completely rethink the role of acoustic solutions in everyday interiors, challenging the idea that this technology can only be applied to panels and expanding it to include floor and lighting systems.Since last year, when Abstracta introduced the lamps, the feedback has been so positive that the brand has decided to expand it with the addition of a wall light system, which is presented at Salone del Mobile 2025. “When we launched the Vika product family in 2024, consisting of a pendant light and a floor screen in two sizes, it was warmly received. We quickly realized the product had great potential—not only as individual pieces but especially as a cohesive product family. That’s why the newest addition, a wall light with acoustic functionality, felt like a natural next step,” said the brand.In a field that is expanding as a category—acoustic lighting—Abstracta and Feiz have pushed boundaries, creating a significant and distinguished approach. Through structural lamps that can be arranged both vertically and horizontally, and now with the addition of wall lamps, the collection transcends mere functionality. It becomes a true representation of a new way of experiencing space—one that prioritizes privacy and a sense of protection, that emphasizes well-being and concentration in every aspect of life.When Amsterdam-based designer Khodi Feiz created Vika, the vision was to develop a small-scale solution that still had a big effect, with a basic form that was as simple as it was ingenious. Vika is built on the principle of basic modularity, centered around a single acoustic lighting element that can be combined and repeated in different ways to create different functions, making it a highly flexible solution.Vika Wall Light is not just an acoustic panel or a lighting fixture—it is a carefully engineered element that enhances both sound and ambiance. By integrating high-performance sound absorption with soft, diffused lighting, it transforms environments into more comfortable, functional, and visually cohesive spaces.The vision of combining light and sound absorption, giving each element its own distinct space rather than subordinating one to the other, is also an excellent example of how to reinterpret time and technology. The idea behind the system is to merge these two innovations even further, using advanced materials such as recycled PET, Texfel acoustic felt, and LED technology—all integral to every element in the collection.This approach makes it possible to apply the system in offices, restaurants, and hotels, enhancing ambiance and acoustics while creating immersive, sound-isolated environments without compromising aesthetics. At home, Vika brings warmth and sound control solutions to improve well-being in residential interiors.Feiz’s philosophy is also evident in the new pieces of the collection, which debuts at Salone del Mobile 2025. “For me, the clarity of the idea is of utmost importance. For the Vika project, this was critical as it is a simple design that comes alive in its materiality and details,” the designer explains. “This allows it a certain contextual relevance. And in the end, Vika needs to serve the needs and purposes of the user.”Vika has now evolved into a program of modular elements—a sort of alphabet. An alphabet that allows people to compose acoustic and lighting elements, whether they define spaces as illuminated screens, acoustic lighting sculptures, sound-absorbing pendant lights, or now as elegant wall lights that enhance soundscapes while providing diffused lighting.The strength of Feiz’s design approach also lies in product development—creating a coherent design language that can evolve and form the foundation for new elements rather than existing as an isolated process. By working with simple, fundamental shapes, Vika enables endless configurations, each feeling natural and well-considered. The ability to create versatile expressions, adaptable to different environments and needs with just a few elements, is both the brand’s and the designer’s ultimate goal.This collaboration has also relied on the human connection beyond the professional relationship. “For me as a designer,” said Feiz, “I rely and depend on our relationship with our partners. I believe the more you work together, the closer you grow—both in affinities and sensitivities to the design as well as to each other as partners. Communication channels become shorter, understandings become clearer, and the final vision comes into focus more quickly. For example, our first project together took close to two years to develop, while our new collaboration has borne fruit in less than a year.”For the brand as well, this relationship has been crucial in creating new elements and expanding the collection. “For us at Abstracta, collaboration with designers is crucial to developing our portfolio of acoustic solutions. We strategically seek out designers who challenge us and dare to break new ground in terms of form and design expression. Since we focus on high-profile design solutions in the field of acoustics, understanding our world is essential—yet not all designers and architects possess this knowledge. This makes it even more important for us to collaborate with the right people.In our partnership with Khodi Feiz, we feel confident, as he is an experienced designer with a broad portfolio of projects and clients. Khodi’s curiosity and drive to push the boundaries of design result in solutions that are both innovative and so naturally integrated that they feel as if they have always existed. This is one of his greatest strengths as a designer.”You can discover the latest addition to the Vika family at its stand at Salone del Mobile, from April 8 to 13, at Rho Fiera, Milan.
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