Project name:  ISTAC Inc, ISTANBUL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY AND TRADE COMPANY

Interior Designed by:  Görkem Volkan Design Studio

Photography by: Sahir Uğur Eren

Feltouch products: Manta Acoustic Wall Panel

Acoustic Solutions: Wall Panel 

ISTAC selected the Feltouch Manta Acoustic Wall Panel for the entrance hall to improve acoustic comfort and create a strong visual feature. The lobby welcomes employees, visitors, and business partners every day. Therefore, the design combines sound control with a bold and welcoming look. The Manta installation turns the main wall into both an acoustic surface and a unique design feature.

The Manta Acoustic Wall Panel covers the main wall of the entrance hall. It reduces echoes and improves acoustic comfort across the large lobby. As a result, visitors enjoy a quieter and more pleasant space. The panel layout also adds depth and texture. In addition, its green colors reflect ISTAC’s focus on the environment and create a memorable first impression.

The project also supports Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s vision of zero waste and greener cities. The municipality built Turkey’s first and Europe’s largest Waste-to-Energy Facility to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. At the same time, the project helps solve the challenges of a growing population, rising waste, higher energy costs, and limited landfill space. Every day, the facility processes 3,000 tons of waste and produces 85 MWh of electricity. It serves about 1.4 million people and saves nearly 8 million kilometers of transportation every year. As a result, the project helps protect Istanbul’s natural environment, improves daily life, and lowers the city’s carbon footprint.

The entrance hall reflects this vision through the Feltouch Manta Acoustic Wall Panel. Feltouch makes the panels from PET felt containing 50% recycled material. In this project alone, about 800 recycled 0.5-liter PET bottles became part of the Manta wall. The panels contain no chemical binders and produce low VOC emissions. Therefore, they help create healthier indoor spaces while providing reliable acoustic comfort.

Feltouch also goes beyond using recycled PET. Since 2020, the company has continued its Zero Burn journey by reusing its own production waste and leftover materials. This program supports zero-waste production and helps reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, it shows Feltouch’s long-term commitment to responsible manufacturing and sustainable design.

Overall, the ISTAC project shows how the Manta Acoustic Wall Panel brings together acoustic comfort, recycled materials, and modern design. The installation creates a welcoming entrance, improves sound quality, and supports a better indoor environment. At the same time, it reflects the shared environmental goals of ISTAC and Feltouch through recycled PET, the reuse of 800 plastic bottles, the Zero Burn initiative, and one of Europe’s leading waste-to-energy projects.