Design statements on the wall:
Revamped surface-mounted solutions

Whether a loft apartment with exposed brick walls or a concrete building with an industrial look – wherever surfaces are a distinctive design feature, surface-mounted installation offers more than just technical advantages. Surface-mounted installations can amplify a building’s architectural expression. Design lines such as Gira Studio show how switches can become design elements: with circular glass frames, a simple design and strong contrasts. In white or black, they add subtle accents without dominating.

For a long time, flush-mounted installation was the standard. It stands for “orderly walls”: Only the operating element remains visible; the cables and technology are usually concealed in the wall. That has now changed. Today, there is a lot to be said for surface-mounted installations – both technically and in terms of design. In this way, interventions in the historic structure of the building can be avoided, especially during renovations or in existing buildings. At the same time, what is visible is becoming more important: Visible technology is becoming a conscious design element.

Buildings change over time and, with them, the requirements for their technical equipment. Surface-mounted solutions allow adjustments to be made without breaking open walls. Due to their compatibility with the Gira System 55 modular system, design lines such as Gira Studio and Gira E2 can be combined with over 300 functional inserts. These include lighting control, socket outlets, Smart Home operating elements for KNX, Gira One and many more. The Gira system design separates form and function in a meaningful way, making the technology usable in the long-term.

Benefits:

• Compatibility that lasts decades

• Can be retrofitted without major conversions

• Planning reliability for changing requirements

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Surface-mounted solutions offer an often overlooked advantage: They can often be removed without causing damage. This is crucial, especially when used temporarily, e.g. in serial or modular construction. Materials can be reused, conserving resources. Walls remain intact even in the event of conversion or removal – a contribution to sustainable construction that should not be underestimated.

Listed buildings, natural stone walls or exposed concrete surfaces place special demands on electrical installations. Surface-mounted solutions mean that it is possible to make interventions without causing irreversible damage to the substance of a building. They open up new design and technical possibilities – especially where conservation requirements need to be considered alongside modern technology.