The art of design mag 2015
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P THE ART OF DESIGN ISSUE 14 > WWW.THEARTOFDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM ISSUE 14 - 2015 > Imagine sitting in a restaurant full of people and not being able to hear the person sitting directly opposite you... Imagine sitting in your home cinema continously turning up the sound because despite the volume you still can’t hear... Or imagine being in the furthest corner of the classroom and not being able to hear the teacher at all. Sounds bad doesn’t it. Modern living with cleaner minimally furnished environments or glass space- inducing rooms and the downturn of suspended ceilings for a more contemporary feel, opens up a whole new set of issues typically regarding reverberation, and acoustics are now a recognised problem or application in every part of our daily life, from workplace to home, schooling to leisure. Open plan offices or glass partitioned buildings leave no place to hide and conversations are hushed if delicate. Open kitchens in restaurants allow diners to have real insight into how dishes are prepared but create a pots and pans running commentary, affecting a staggering 83% of diners who put ambiance before food. Poor results in schools have even led to the introduction of the acoustic BB93 report. So unless you are sitting in an environment from the past with deep piled carpet, draped windows and deep cushy sofas, you will at some point today suffer from reverberation wherever you are, perhaps even now. Soundtect Ltd. 31 Orbital Business Park Dwight Road Watford WD18 9DA 01923 555046 www.soundtect.com CONTACT [email protected] 07899 722 736 [email protected] 07958 750 749 Aesthetically Sound Acoustics But you don’t have to. Careful thought about sound and the application of well- placed acoustic panels is very popular and they don’t have to interfere with the décor or design; quite often they even enhance it - and if wall space is at a premium, why not look to the ceiling ? Soundtect has developed Class; a range of highly efficient sustainable recycled products that not only address the issue of noise but are used as positive artistic additions to rooms or areas for both commercial and residential applications. The new Soundtect CLASS range is also complimented by ‘Class Above’ a stunning range of baffles and rafts. Simple installation ensures that not only are the panels unbelievably cost effective & aesthetically pleasing, but the ease and speed of installation confirms that the new range from Soundtect is in a ‘Class’ of its own. Not only that, the panels can also be installed onto glass structures giving you even more flexibility. Acoustics needn’t be daunting and with support, an educated combination of design, affordability and performance, these quick and easy to install Soundtect acoustic panels are a perfect choice for architects, clients and contractors, providing the desired absorption in any environment.
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Imagine sitting in a restaurant full of people and not being able to hear the person sitting directly opposite you... Imagine sitting in your home cinema continously turning up the sound because despite the volume you still can’t hear...
Or imagine being in the furthest corner of the classroom and not being able to hear the teacher at all. Sounds bad doesn’t it.
Modern living with cleaner minimally furnished environments or glass space- inducing rooms and the downturnof suspended ceilings for a more contemporary feel, opens up a wholenew set of issues typically regarding reverberation, and acoustics are now a recognised problem or application in every part of our daily life, from workplace to home, schooling to leisure.
Open plan offices or glass partitioned buildings leave no place to hide and conversations are hushed if delicate. Open kitchens in restaurants allow diners to have real insight into how dishes are prepared but create a pots and pans running commentary, affecting a staggering 83%of diners who put ambiance before food. Poor results in schools have even led to the introduction of the acoustic BB93 report.
So unless you are sitting in an environment from the past with deep piled carpet, draped windows and deep cushy sofas, you will at some point today suffer from reverberation wherever you are, perhaps even now.
Soundtect Ltd.31 Orbital Business Park
Dwight RoadWatford WD18 9DA
01923 555046www.soundtect.com
CONTACT [email protected]
07899 722 [email protected]
07958 750 749
Aesthetically Sound Acoustics
But you don’t have to. Careful thought about sound and the application of well- placed acoustic panels is very popular and they don’t have to interfere with the décor or design; quite often they even enhance it - and if wall space is at a premium, why not look to the ceiling ?
Soundtect has developed Class; a range of highly efficient sustainable recycled products that not only address the issue of noise but are used as positive artistic additions to rooms or areas for both commercial and residential applications. The new Soundtect CLASS range is also complimented by ‘Class Above’ a stunning range of baffles and rafts. Simple installation ensures that not only are the panels unbelievably cost effective & aesthetically pleasing, but the ease and speed of installation confirms that the new range from Soundtect is in a ‘Class’ of its own. Not only that, the panels can also be installed onto glass structures giving you even more flexibility.
Acoustics needn’t be daunting and with support, an educated combination of design, affordability and performance, these quick and easy to install Soundtect acoustic panels are a perfect choicefor architects, clients and contractors, providing the desired absorption in any environment.
