Overview
Tense creates handcrafted design objects for smart buildings using premium materials such as metal, stone, wood and glass. Products include high-end touch displays, switches and sockets that unite refined aesthetics with intelligent KNX technology. The company presents innovations at Light + Building 2026.
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- Your Home. Your Control. With the TENSE App, your Smart Home is always with you. Whether you want to create a cosy lighting scene, lower the shades on a sunny day or set the perfect room temperature, everything is just a tap away – wherever you are. When you’re at home, the Eternity 8 brings these functions together in one elegant, central control point. The app and the Eternity 8 work hand in hand, giving you flexible control on the go and intuitive operation right where you live. Smart convenience meets the distinctive TENSE
- Every surface tells its own story. At Tense, nature becomes part of your interior. The surfaces of the Intensity are made from carefully selected, genuine stone materials, making every push button truly unique. Thanks to nature’s individuality, every vein, colour and texture adds character, turning each push button into a one-of-a-kind piece. That is the beauty of natural stone: every Intensity Push-button has its own unique character. A genuine piece of nature. A push button as individual as your home. Designed in Belgium /
- Pure design. Smart control. Every surface tells its own story. Crafted from real metal, each Tense finish brings a unique character to your interior. Whether you prefer the refined shine of a polished surface or the distinctive character of a forged finish, Tense offers a design to perfectly complement your interior. Timeless materials. Individual details. Smart living. Designed in Belgium/ handmade in Germany
- Designed Intelligence At Tense, every detail is crafted with care and an uncompromising focus on quality. From the selection of premium materials to precise craftsmanship and the final finish, every step is carried out with the utmost attention to detail. Handmade in Germany, each product combines refined aesthetics with genuine care and personal dedication. Because true quality is not only something you see. It is something you can feel. Designed in Belgium / Handmade in Germany
- Vor mehr als 2 Jahren wurde die belgische Premiummarke Tense offiziell Teil der MDT Familie. Tense bietet KNX-Taster mit Oberflächen der Extraklasse, die jeden Tastendruck zu einem einmaligen Erlebnis machen. In Kombination mit der innovativen KNX-Technik von MDT wird daraus ein Taster, der in seiner eigenen Liga spielt. -- More than two years ago, the Belgian premium brand Tense officially became part of the MDT family. Tense offers KNX push-buttons with top-of-the-line finishes that make every press a unique experience. Combined
- Elegance and control at your fingertips The Eternity 8 brings your smart home together in one elegant interface. Designed to blend seamlessly into your interior, it combines intuitive control with a timeless, premium look. Choose the finish that suits your style best: copper, gold, aluminium or black aluminium. Each exclusive real metal finish adds its own character to your interior while putting your smart home effortlessly at your fingertips. Control lights, shades and heating, create scenes, check room temperatures or
- Tense products are more than just a switch – they are a vision come true The story of Tense began with the Tense Intensity Switch. It all started from the idea to combine KNX technology with timeless design and high-quality materials, so that smart building control becomes a natural part of modern architecture. Today, Tense stands for handcrafted design objects made from metal, stone, wood and glass, which uniquely blend aesthetics and function. In this reel, founder Joen Adriaen offers personal insights into the brand’s origins
- Crafted to Your Vision Every detail matters. That's why your Tense switches can be customized to suit your exact vision – whether for residential interiors, hospitality, or large-scale architectural projects. Create your unique version with: - Custom engravings, logos & symbols - Engraving, laser marking or printing (depending on the material) - Aluminium finishes in any RAL colour of your choice - Bespoke configurations for large-scale projects Give your switches a truly personal touch – perfectly tailored to your architecture
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