Our Story

In 1998 Casper Sparsø lit the spark for what is now AKUART – a leader in creating extraordinary acoustic solutions with a visual meaning. Growing up with a drum kit and an architect father specialising in acoustics, Casper was pretty much destined to deal with sound in one way or another. Combined with a passion for photography and graphic design he was already laying the first cornerstones of what would become AKUART at an early age.

One day, Casper was working on a graphic design in the home office. Coincidentally a plain acoustic sample material that his father had lying around the office caught his attention. He took a closer look at the fleece on the backside of a perforated plaster ceiling panel and instantly had an idea. Casper grabbed a pair of scissors and cut out a piece of the fleece and put it in an inkjet printer. The first AKUART print was a reality. However the print technology at the time was too primitive and costly for starting up a sustainable business. As a consequence Casper went on to pursue a music career instead with AKUART Head of Marketing Pablo de Arce while waiting for the print technology to mature which it did in the early noughties.

A lot has happened since 1998. AKUART partner Bjørn Berthelsen was the first to join Casper in AKUART as he shares the same ambition to create extraordinary acoustic solutions with a strong visual appeal. What started out as acoustic wall art has now developed into a full range of customisable acoustic products with a changeable canvas and an extensive collection of artwork including photography, art, graphics, colors, textures, signage and more. The product range is continually increasing, and today AKUART delivers acoustic solutions for all types of spaces in commercial, learning, hospitality and healthcare environments.

AKUART Showroom

Backstage

We reside in the ever changing Nordhavn area of Copenhagen to keep the spark alive and the creative juices flowing. We pride ourselves with a showroom and enough space for everyone to experience how seamlessly good acoustics can be integrated with modern interior.

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible”
– Frank Zappa

Our People

Today, AKUART is a mix of former musicians, graphic designers, acoustic engineers and creatives. Together, they bring a serious set of competencies and personalities to the table. An outfit that continuously challenges an otherwise traditional industry.
Casper Sparsø

Casper Sparsø

Creative Director

casper@akuart.com

Bjørn Berthelsen

Bjørn Berthelsen

Sales Director

bb@akuart.com 

Pablo de Arce

Pablo de Arce

Head of Marketing

pablo@akuart.com

Margit Schmidt Pedersen

Margit Schmidt Pedersen

Acoustic Design Advisor

margit@akuart.com

Steffen Spangmose

Steffen Spangmose

Acoustic Engineering & Product Design

steffen@akuart.com

Dorthe Søe

Dorthe Søe

Internal Sales & Acoustic Design Advisor

dorthe@akuart.com

Josephine Brandt

Josephine Brandt

Akuart Home & Gallery Manager

josephine@akuart.com

Erling Frederichsen

Erling Frederichsen

Head of Project Sales

erling@akuart.com

Leona NG

Leona NG

Graphic Designer & Art Director

ln@akuart.com

Klaus Clemmens

Klaus Clemmens

US Country Manager

klaus@akuart.com

Steen Nielsen

Steen Nielsen

Project Manager

steen@akuart.com

Frans Davidsson

Frans Davidsson

Business Development Director Europe

frans@akuart.com

Anne-Sophie Therp

Anne-Sophie Therp

Internal Sales & Customer Service

ast@akuart.com

Want to join the team?

We are always curious to hear from passionate, talented and creative people.
If you think you have something to offer, send your resume and a short motivational letter to info@akuart.com

 

Current open positions:

We are always on the look out for skilled people – please don’t hesitate to get in touch!