Author: regan

The Project

Pacy & Wheatley were appointed by Kingsley Napley to install a Rockfon Acoustic plaster system at their London based offices.

Over six years ago, law firm Kingsley Napley considered consolidating its three Clerkenwell offices into a single building. Once the decision was made to move, Kingsley Napley collaborated with design specialists KKS Savills and Overbury fit out and refurbishment, along with BPC interiors as sub-contractor, to create an environment which would help enable the company to flourish and meet its aspirations for recruitment, retention and growth. Fast-forward to 2021 and the firm occupies six floors at Twenty Bonhill, Shoreditch.

Within the large reception areas Acoustical comfort was identified as an issue due to the size and the hard surfaces within the space. They required a system to control the reverberation within the space creating a seamless smooth appearance which incorporates their services and creative lighting design with ease whilst not detracting from the prestigious and exacting project.

The Project

Pacy & Wheatley were asked to provide a tender for installing Rockfon Mono Acoustic in the reception area of the Lucent building in London. The building, an office space located in the heart of London, at Piccadilly Circus, is being extended and refurbished. With big plans for the building in the future, Pacy & Wheatley are happy to be on board.

The Solution

Rockfon Mono Acoustic was chosen due to its Class A sound absorption. The acoustic system reduces reverberation and noise levels, creating a nice, peaceful environment in the reception area. The Pacy & Wheatley acoustic team was tasked to install 220m2 of the system within a tight timescale. To the delight of our client, Wates Drylining, our team of specialist acoustic installers completed the work one a week ahead of the programme.

The Lucent building, which is seven floors high, is right behind the iconic advertising screen at Piccadilly Circus. Planning the logistics of specialist materials and equipment can be challenging when working in very busy areas such as this, and we worked closely with our client to ensure minimal disturbance to the public and surrounding businesses.

The Pacy & Wheatley acoustic team worked alongside Wates Drylining, with whom we have worked on many projects. We look forward to working with them again on future projects!