ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES
CADENCE SOUND Panel Designs Book Harmony. Flow. Pulse
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES
CADENCE Harmony. Flow. Pulse
Cadence is a collection of sculptural bamboo wall and ceiling panels that transforms architectural surfaces through rhythm, repetition, and dimensional relief while contributing soundabsorptive properties that support more comfortable acoustic environments. Each pattern explores the choreography of light and shadow, creating surfaces that evolve with changing viewpoints and illumination. The modular panels unite the warmth and authenticity of natural bamboo with acoustic performance, helping reduce reflected sound and reverberation in workplaces, hospitality settings, and other shared interiors. Available in seven standard finishes: Mist, Crema, Fog, Amber, Bitterwood, Espresso, and Noir. Imagery may be shown in Amber unless otherwise noted.
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
MATERIAL + IMAGE DISCLAIMER
Natural material. Individual character.
Cadence products are crafted from natural bamboo. As with any natural material, variations in color, tone, grain, texture, and pattern are inherent and contribute to the unique character of each panel. These variations may occur between samples, individual panels, production runs, and completed installations.
The imagery presented in this lookbook is intended to illustrate the design character, scale, and potential applications of Cadence products. Some images include digitally created or rendered environments and should be considered representative rather than exact depictions of finished installations.
Colors shown in print and on digital displays may also vary from the actual material due to photography, lighting, rendering, printing, and screen settings.
For final material and color selection, please refer to current physical samples.
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
HARMONY
FLOW
PULSE
Balanced Geometric Compositions with Acoustical Properties
Curved Forms That Create Movement and modulate sound
Linear rhythm that brings visual order and acoustic comfort
MOSAIC DS-14
AXIS DS-23
FACET DS-16
MATRIX DS-24
QUANTUM DS-19
ORBIT DS-18
FRAME DS-29
CONVERGE DS-40
CORNERSTONE DS-30
INTERVAL DS-06
PULSE DS-34
STRATA DS-41
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MEASURE DS-08
TEMPO DS-33
APERTURE DS-35
METER DS-38
CADENCE / PANEL FAMILY 01
HARMONY Balanced Geometric Compositions with Acoustical Properties
Harmony balances geometric order with visual ease. Proportion, symmetry, and measured intersections bring clarity to the surface, creating compositions that feel composed without becoming static.
Measured geometry aligns line, scale, and proportion into a calm composition.
MOSAIC DS-14 / FOG Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
COL LECT IO N CHARACT ER
BEST APPL ICATIO NS
Balanced · Geometric Composed · Proportional Calm · Refined Structured · Timeless
Lobbies · Hotels Executive spaces · Residences Libraries · Cultural venues
IDEAL M AT ERIAL PAIRINGS
INCLUDED PATT ERNS
Marble · Plaster · Terrazzo Satin brass · Pale oak Linen · Ribbed glass
DS-14 DS-16 DS-19 DS-23 DS-24
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS–14
PRODUCT DETAIL / APPLICATION IMAGE
MOSAIC (14) A precise geometric relief that turns repetition into architectural movement. DESIGN NARRATIVE Mosaic structured facets create a measured cadence across the surface, balancing graphic clarity with the warmth of natural bamboo. As light travels across the relief, edges sharpen and soften.
DESIGN CHARACTER PRECISE · GRAPHIC · FACETED · ORDERED · DIMENSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL · REFINED · RHYTHMIC · SCULPTURAL
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Crisp shadow lines with a controlled, directional rhythm.
Hospitality · Workplace Retail · Cultural interiors
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Panel dimensions: 47 ¾″ × 47 ¾″ × ¾″ Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-16
FACET (16) Crisp facets shape light into a precise and continuously changing architectural surface. DESIGN NARRATIVE Facet uses angled planes to create a disciplined study of geometry and relief. Each facet contributes to a larger composition that is graphic from a distance and richly detailed up close. Light catches the changing planes at different intensities, allowing the wall to shift from restrained texture to dramatic sculptural expression.
DESIGN CHARACTER FACETED · PRECISE · ANGULAR · DIMENSIONAL · GRAPHIC · ARCHITECTURAL · CONTEMPORARY · STRUCTURED · BOLD
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Angled planes create sharp highlights and deep, directional shadows.
Hotel lobbies · Conference centers · Cultural spaces · Retail flagships · Executive suites · Feature Walls
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-19
QUANTUM (19) Interlocking geometry gives the surface the measured richness of an architectural textile. DESIGN NARRATIVE Quantum translates the logic of weaving into dimensional bamboo. Intersecting forms appear to pass over and under one another, creating a structured composition with a crafted character The repeated crossings produce layers of light and shadow, lending warmth, intricacy, and human scale to expansive walls.
DESIGN CHARACTER INTERWOVEN · LAYERED · CRAFTED · GEOMETRIC · TACTILE · RHYTHMIC · WARM · DETAILED · ARCHITECTURAL
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Overlapping forms create alternating pockets of shadow and highlighted edges.
Hospitality lounges · Restaurants · Libraries · Cultural spaces · Boutique offices · Residential interiors
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-23
AXIS (23) Strong directional lines organize the wall around a clear and confident architectural axis. DESIGN NARRATIVE Axis is defined by alignment, intersection, and controlled direction. Its geometry establishes a visual framework that gives the surface structure without making it feel static. Light reinforces the pattern’s directional logic, revealing a composition that can support circulation, frame a focal point, or bring order to a large interior volume.
DESIGN CHARACTER DIRECTIONAL · GRAPHIC · STRUCTURED · PRECISE · LINEAR · CONFIDENT · DIMENSIONAL · MODERN · ARCHITECTURAL
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Intersecting lines form crisp shadows that emphasize orientation and movement.
Corporate lobbies · Conference centers · Elevator halls · Retail environments · Civic interiors · Wayfinding walls
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR BAMBOO PANELS
DS-24
MATRIX (24) A disciplined geometric matrix creates depth through repetition, alignment, and proportion. DESIGN NARRATIVE Matrix builds a complex surface from a clear modular system. Repeated elements align within a precise grid, producing a composition that feels ordered yet visually rich. From a distance, the pattern reads as a unified architectural field. At closer range, its layered relief reveals fine variations in edge, depth, and shadow.
DESIGN CHARACTER MODULAR · GEOMETRIC · ORDERED · LAYERED · PRECISE · GRAPHIC · DIMENSIONAL · SYSTEMATIC · REFINED
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Repeated modules generate a consistent field of fine highlights and articulated shadow.
Conference centers · Hospitality · Retail · Cultural buildings · Corporate interiors · Reception spaces
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / PANEL FAMILY 02
FLOW Curved Forms That Create Movement and modulate sound
Flow explores movement through sculptural geometry. Sweeping curves and layered transitions create fluid, precisely architectural surfaces—while shifting light and shadow turn a static wall into an expressive design element.
Curved reveals add depth, rhythm, and a strong directional identity.
ORBIT DS-18 / MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
COL LECT IO N CHARACT ER
BEST APPL ICATIO NS
Flowing · Dynamic Sculptural · Organic Directional · Rhythmic Contemporary · Expressive
Boutique hotels · Reception Lounges · Restaurants Amenity spaces · Feature walls
IDEAL M AT ERIAL PAIRINGS
INCLUDED PATT ERNS
Limestone · Travertine Bronze · Blackened steel Walnut · White oak · Wool
DS-18 DS-29 DS-30 DS-40
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-18
ORBIT (18) Sweeping curves introduce fluid movement and a sculptural sense of continuity. DESIGN NARRATIVE Orbit transforms disciplined linear geometry into a continuous sweeping gesture. Parallel reveals bend through broad arcs, creating a fluid composition that balances architectural precision with an organic sense of movement. As light travels across the surface, the curved geometry shifts between highlight and shadow, reinforcing the impression of motion and allowing repeated panels to create larger flowing rhythms across an installation.
DESIGN CHARACTER CURVED · FLUID · DYNAMIC · SCULPTURAL · ORGANIC · CONTEMPORARY · EXPRESSIVE · RHYTHMIC · INVITING
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Broad curves guide the eye across changing bands of highlight and shadow.
Hotel lobbies · Restaurants · Cocktail bars · Amenity lounges · Spas · Residential feature walls
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-29
FRAME (29) Offset curves create a directional surface that appears to shift as the viewer moves. DESIGN NARRATIVE Shift uses repetition and displacement to create a flowing sense of transition. Curved forms move in and out of alignment, giving the pattern energy without sacrificing compositional balance. The surface changes noticeably with perspective. Highlights appear to travel across the relief, creating an animated architectural experience.
DESIGN CHARACTER FLOWING · DIRECTIONAL · OFFSET · DYNAMIC · CURVED · LAYERED · CONTEMPORARY · EXPRESSIVE · SCULPTURAL
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Offset relief produces traveling highlights and an evolving sense of lateral motion.
Hotel reception walls · Restaurants · Bars · Amenity spaces · Retail displays · Feature corridors
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES
MIST
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-30
CORNERSTONE (30) Framed geometric forms bring clarity, depth, and a strong architectural presence. DESIGN NARRATIVE Cornerstone uses repeated framing elements to give the surface a sense of construction and permanence. Each module creates a distinct spatial boundary while contributing to a unified composition. Recessed centers and raised edges produce a strong play of light and shadow, making the pattern equally effective as a close-up detail or a large feature installation.
DESIGN CHARACTER FRAMED · GEOMETRIC · BOLD · STRUCTURED · DIMENSIONAL · ARCHITECTURAL · MODULAR · GROUNDED · REFINED
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Raised borders catch light while recessed fields create deep, controlled shadows.
Hotel lobbies · Executive offices · Private clubs · Restaurants · Retail flagships · Residential amenities
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-40
CONVERGE (40) Flowing lines gather and separate across the surface, creating a powerful sense of convergence. DESIGN NARRATIVE Converge draws multiple directional movements into a unified composition. Curving forms appear to approach, meet, and redirect, giving the wall a natural focal point. The convergence becomes more dramatic under directional light, producing a sculptural surface suited to spaces that call for energy, identity, and visual orientation.
DESIGN CHARACTER CONVERGING · FLUID · DIRECTIONAL · DYNAMIC · SCULPTURAL · EXPRESSIVE · ORGANIC · CONTEMPORARY · DRAMATIC
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Gathering lines concentrate highlights and shadows around shifting visual focal points.
Hotel entrances · Restaurant features · Cultural venues · Corporate lobbies · Amenity spaces · Retail flagships
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / PANEL FAMILY 03
PULSE Linear rhythm that brings visual order and acoustic comfort
Pulse establishes rhythm through disciplined linear compositions. Repeated reveals, measured intervals, and precise shifts create ordered surfaces that respond subtly to changing light and viewpoint.
Repeated lines establish cadence, clarity, and controlled movement.
INTERVAL DS-06/ ESPRESSO Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
COL LECT IO N CHARACT ER
BEST APPL ICATIO NS
Linear · Rhythmic Ordered · Precise Directional · Structured Modern · Architectural
Workplaces · Lobbies Corridors · Meeting rooms Retail · Feature walls
IDEAL M AT ERIAL PAIRINGS
INCLUDED PATT ERNS
Concrete · Limestone Blackened steel · Brass White oak · Clear glass
DS-06 DS-08 DS-33 DS-34 DS-38 DS-41
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-06
INTERVAL (06) Alternating grain directions create a measured rhythm of light, shadow, and architectural order. DESIGN NARRATIVE Interval explores the quiet power of directional change. Alternating fields of horizontal and vertical grooves establish a disciplined rhythm across the surface. As illumination and viewpoint shift, each field responds differently, creating subtle movement without overwhelming the surrounding architecture.
DESIGN CHARACTER LINEAR · ORDERED · RHYTHMIC · ARCHITECTURAL · MINIMAL · STRUCTURED · BALANCED · TIMELESS · REFINED
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Directional grooves produce gentle tonal variation and shifting bands of shadow.
Corporate lobbies · Executive offices · Conference rooms · Hotel corridors · Libraries · Residential amenity spaces
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer
AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST
Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
HERO IMAGE Replace with a full-bleed product detail or installed application
DS-08
MEASURE (08) Carefully spaced horizontal reveals introduce moments of pause within a calm vertical field. DESIGN NARRATIVE Measure expresses rhythm through restraint. Horizontal intervals punctuate the vertical grain, creating an ordered composition that feels deliberate and precise. The pattern offers subtle visual interest at close range while maintaining a quiet, contemporary presence across larger architectural surfaces.
DESIGN CHARACTER LINEAR · MINIMAL · RHYTHMIC · DISCIPLINED · CONTEMPORARY REFINED · ORDERED · ARCHITECTURAL · UNDERSTATED · ELEGANT
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Recessed horizontal bands create fine shadow lines and a composed sense of proportion.
Executive offices · Corporate lobbies · Hotel corridors · Reception areas · Libraries · Private clubs
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-33
TEMPO (33) A repeating linear tempo brings energy and precision to expansive architectural surfaces. DESIGN NARRATIVE Tempo organizes slender linear elements into a steady visual beat. Its repetition creates continuity across the wall while preserving a clean and highly adaptable character. The pattern becomes more pronounced under directional illumination, allowing designers to tune the surface from subtle texture to a stronger rhythmic statement.
DESIGN CHARACTER LINEAR · REPETITIVE · ENERGETIC · PRECISE · MINIMAL · ORDERED · CONTEMPORARY · VERSATILE · ARCHITECTURAL
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Closely repeated lines form a consistent sequence of narrow highlights and shadows.
Workplace interiors · Healthcare · Hospitality corridors · Conference rooms · Education · Residential common areas
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-34
PULSE (34) A varied linear rhythm gives the surface the energy of a measured architectural pulse. DESIGN NARRATIVE Pulse introduces variation within an ordered linear system. Shifts in interval and relief create moments of emphasis, giving the composition a distinctive but controlled cadence. As light moves across the wall, the changing intervals create a subtle pulse of brightness and shadow that enlivens long surfaces.
DESIGN CHARACTER LINEAR · VARIED · RHYTHMIC · ENERGETIC · REFINED · DIRECTIONAL · CONTEMPORARY · STRUCTURED · EXPRESSIVE
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Changing intervals create alternating concentrations of light, shadow, and visual emphasis.
Corporate lobbies · Hotel corridors · Reception areas · Executive offices · Healthcare · Amenity spaces
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST BITTERWOOD Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-35
APERTURE (35) Sculpted openings draw light into the surface, creating depth, shadow, and visual intrigue. DESIGN NARRATIVE Aperture treats the wall as a field of apertures rather than a flat plane. Recessed forms create a tactile composition that invites closer viewing and emphasizes the material depth of bamboo. Each opening gathers shadow differently, producing a surface that feels crafted, atmospheric, and especially responsive to grazing light.
DESIGN CHARACTER RECESSED · TACTILE · SCULPTURAL · ATMOSPHERIC · CRAFTED · TEXTURAL · DIMENSIONAL · INTIMATE · REFINED
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Deep recesses hold shadow while their edges create crisp halos of illumination.
Boutique hotels · Luxury residential · Cocktail lounges · Spas · Retail · Intimate dining spaces
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-38
METER (38) Unexpected shifts within a disciplined linear field create rhythm with a distinctive edge DESIGN NARRATIVE Meter introduces interruption into an otherwise ordered sequence. Varied intervals and directional changes create a syncopated composition that feels lively, precise, and intentionally offbeat. The pattern maintains the calm character of a linear surface while offering enough variation to reward movement and extended viewing.
DESIGN CHARACTER LINEAR · SYNCOPATED · VARIED · GRAPHIC · PRECISE · RHYTHMIC · CONTEMPORARY · ANIMATED · REFINED
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Irregular intervals interrupt predictable shadows, creating a lively but controlled visual rhythm.
Creative workplaces · Hospitality · Retail · Media spaces · Restaurants · Residential amenities
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / MODULAR ACOUSTICAL BAMBOO PANELS
DS-41
STRATA (41) Layered linear bands evoke geological strata through depth, repetition, and quiet material rhythm. DESIGN NARRATIVE Strata builds the surface through horizontal layering. Repeated bands suggest accumulated material and time, giving the pattern a grounded architectural quality. Fine changes in depth create a calm progression of light and shadow. The result is textural without being ornamental and expressive without becoming visually demanding.
DESIGN CHARACTER LAYERED · HORIZONTAL · GROUNDED · LINEAR · CALM · TEXTURAL · NATURAL · ARCHITECTURAL · TIMELESS
VISUAL EFFECT
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Layered bands create long, continuous shadow lines and a quiet sense of horizontal movement.
Corporate interiors · Healthcare · Hospitality · Libraries · Residential amenities · Civic spaces
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE NRC rating .07 with Quietwall Backer AVAILABLE FINISHES MIST Cadence Sound by Plyboo Product Guide
BITTERWOOD
CREMA
FOG
AMBER
ESPRESSO
NOIR
CADENCE / APPLICATIONS
Designed for the places people gather, work, learn, and live. A modular acoustic surface for walls, ceilings, and feature zones across a wide range of interiors. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTS
RESTAURANTS & DINING
Conference rooms · Reception areas Elevator lobbies · Common areas · Event rooms
Dining rooms · Bars · Private dining Feature walls · Acoustic ceilings
EDUCATION
DATA & NETWORK OPERATIONS
K–12 · Higher education Learning commons · Collaboration spaces
Work rooms · Operations centers Meeting rooms · Briefing rooms
HOSPITALITY
PUBLIC & CULTURAL SPACES
Lobbies · Guest rooms · Bars · Lounges
Libraries · Museums Admissions · Special exhibits
HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
HEALTHCARE
Residential interiors · Amenity areas Lounges · Elevator spaces · Entry lobbies
Reception · Waiting areas Staff lounges · Corridors
RESTAURANTS & HOSPITALITY
CORPORATE & RESIDENTIAL
DATA & NETWORK OPERATIONS
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