Warmth isn’t only visual; it’s acoustic, too Warmth is often treated as a visual quality – timber tones, soft lighting, natural textures, a calm palette. But architectural acoustics is what often defines the most ‘warm’ spaces, shaped just as much by what you don’t hear: the harsh ring of voices, the brittle clatter of movement,…
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Heritage spaces are beautiful, but can be hard to hear. Before work starts on any major heritage building, two questions quietly shape the outcome: What must this space sound like to serve its new purpose? And, where can acoustic performance be introduced without disrupting the architecture that must be preserved? Heritage buildings carry extraordinary spatial…
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Space invites us visually; acoustics decide whether we stay – when shaping any community-focused space, two questions sit quietly beneath the brief: What atmosphere are we asking people to step into? And how does the acoustic environment support – or limit – the ways a community gathers, learns and connects? Acoustics play a defining role…
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Why architectural acoustics needs a reframing; and why ‘quiet’ isn’t the goal For many projects, acoustic design has traditionally been approached as a way to address noise or comfort issues once they become apparent. A dependable technical solution when spaces feel too loud, too live or too distracting. But the more we collaborate with architects…
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Wellbeing has become a defining principle of modern architecture. Designers now consider how light, air, texture and material warmth influence the way people experience a building. Yet one factor still shapes comfort more powerfully – and often more quietly – than many realise: acoustics. Sound affects the body continuously. Reverberant or inconsistent environments elevate stress…
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The RIBA List 20 contains full contact details of RIBA Chartered Practices along with markers to identify a track record within certain construction sectors. The RIBA Directory of Chartered Practices showcases many award winning projects from all over the UK. In addition, it includes information on how to obtain a free tailored shortlist of architects…
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Linea Class A Acoustic Products Jan-Feb 2016. Click Here to download….
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We have a job vacancy for a UK Specification Sales Manager. The role is to further promote our established range of Swiss manufactured Topakustik timber acoustic panels to architects, acoustic consultants and specialist contractors in the UK market. Prior experience in a relevant specification selling role essential. Email piers.shepherd@acoustic-products.co.uk for more information….
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We are pleased to announce that we can now supply our Swiss Topakustik acoustic panels and French LINEA slatted timber acoustic panels with full FSC Chain of Custody Certification. Please Click here to view our Certificate No: TT-COC-005368….
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Swiss Topperfo Micro acoustic panels faced in Sycamore veneer with 0.5mm diameter “invisible” micro perforations were installed to provide discreet high performance Euroclass A sound absorption in Standard Life Investments new development at no. 5 Welbeck Street in the heart of London’s West End. MCM Architecture specified these high performance Micro panels to provide a…
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The University of Oxford’s Weston Library has reopened to academics following an £80m refurbishment. The library, formerly known as the New Bodleian, has three new reading rooms, research and teaching facilities and storage for the library’s valuable special collections. Wilkinson Ayre Architects specified Swiss Topakustik slotted timber acoustic panels supplied by their sole UK Distributor…
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Bigmouth Media selected our Series AP 100 Acoustic Movable Walls to say “hello” to their clients as they entered the reception of their West End offices. The red painted movable wall panels create a meeting room behind the reception area and when the panels are stacked away a large open plan space is created for…
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To control the reverberation time and reduce echo in the atrium of the new Coop Bank worldwide headquarters in Manchester, architects 3DREID specified 2000 Sq M Topakustik linear slotted sound absorbing panels in Oak veneer and RAL 9010 white factory spray painted finish. Click here to view the Topakustik acoustic panel brochure or Click here to contact us direct for further information or…
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