Category: Churches

The Project

Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics are architectural acoustics specialists, working on a wide range of projects across the UK. This project was set in the dining hall of St Peter’s College in the heart of Oxford city centre, located in a building known as Hannington Hall. This is one of the three original buildings dating back to the 1800s, and is one of the earliest medieval halls of the university of Oxford. The dining hall is named after missionary Victorian bishop, James Hannington.

The hall is used for dining events, and can seat up to 130 people, ideal for special dinners and banquets. Original architectural features, particularly the old arched featured ceiling, was a haven for reverberation and noise attenuation problems. Acoustic problems could make the hall uncomfortable for events seating the full 130 guests, with unwanted noise raising and stifling conversation.

The Solution

The area consisted of a large arched ceiling, with mouldings forming curved bays. The architect carefully designed new ceiling baffles to be constructed from Rockfon Mono acoustic with specialist coloured render. As experts in architectural acoustics, our team understand the science behind improving the sound quality within a room, and we were selected to carry out the works.

We assisted in the design, creating curved baffles with upstands and intricate details to the perimeter, to house LED lights. This all had to be designed and installed in keeping with the surrounding architecture. There were many intricate details to overcome, which included the integration of the LED lighting to achieve the fantastic lighting effects. Working with the main contractor, Wooldridge and Simpson, we developed and achieved a superb project that controls the noise levels within Hannington Hall. Now, diners can enjoy the rich, banquet atmosphere with the reduction of unwanted reverberation.

Testimonial

“I wanted to say how delighted we are with the end product and working with your company. We would be happy to use you again and recommend yourselves.”

Mr Dom Stringer, Project Manager

Wooldridge and Simpson

The Project

Priory Church of St. John. The Church on Clerkenwell Road London has fascinating origins in the Order of St John in 11th century Jerusalem, now the St John’s Ambulance. The high ceiling within the Nave suffered greatly with ambient noise. As part of a major redecoration of this listed building an Ambient Acoustic Solution was suggested by architects Donald Insall Associates. The entire ceiling is suspended and the original panelling, cornicing and decoration could not be compromised.

The Solution

Pacy And Wheately Acoustics had recently completed a similar installation for HOK International in the Great Hall of the British Medical Association and we were specified by the architects to provide the acoustical solution for Priory Church. Our Seamless Acoustic Plaster system fitted perfectly to accommodate the architects wishes and retain the original appearance. Following extensive protection to the cornicing, the system was applied to the individual coffers. A suitable decorative pigment was incorporated within the Acoustic Plaster medium. The finished project produced a much reduced level of ambient noise and provided an acoustically comfortable environment for the congregation.

The Project

The new home of North Kent Community Church, officially opened on Friday 6th December 2013, at a ceremony attended by the local Mayor and Mayoress. This fantastic new building will service as a multi purpose events venue and a base to serve the local community and others beyond.

The Solution

Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics were commissioned to install Rockfon Mono TE Acoustic plaster within the welcome area and cafe of this new building, to control the noise levels within this space to create a unique atmosphere. Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics worked along side the main contractor T & B Contractors to achieve the clients requirements, the works were undertaken as always in a considerate and timely fashion.

Testimonial

Thank you for sending two superb craftsmen to our site. They carried out their work with care, consideration and quality at all times, completing well within programme time. Excellent ambassadors for your company and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to recommending Pacy & Wheatley and working with you in the future.
Paul Huddart (Site Manager for T & B Contractors)

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics were delighted to have agreed specialist Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling works for the phase 2 element of works for Guildford Baptist Church.

In February 2011 Guildford Baptist Church Members voted to proceed with a phased redevelopment of the Millmead Centre, which was constructed in 1972, more than 40 years ago. Phase one is now complete, with the replacement of the roof to the main Auditorium.

In February 2012, members voted overwhelmingly to proceed with Phase Two of the Project, which is a more thorough redevelopment of the site.

The Solution

Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics began work on the first phase in March 2014 to the meeting room ceiling area, following the successful installation of this area we were invited back to install the same Rockfon product within the chapel area. This ceiling was difficult to install due to the curved and sloping transitions together with inset lighting positions, our site team worked closely with various other trades mainly the M & E contractors to deliver this unique looking ceiling. Once again the client was delighted with aesthetics’ and the significant acoustic improvements achieved in both new areas.

Testimonial

“I can honestly say that the ceiling looks fantastic”Mark Davis Construction Director, Caldera Construction

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley were honored to carry out the next phase of the ceiling works as an ongoing redevelopment of the Guildford Baptist Church, namely the Millmead Centre, which was constructed in 1972. This phase included a specialist Rockfon acoustic plaster system for the meeting rooms in the Church.

With being the meeting rooms reverberation needs to be controlled to allow good communication and clarity of the speech.

The Solution

Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics installed the Rockfon Mono product to the areas and completed this to a high standard but mainly provided a solution to the ambience and reverberation control to the new areas, the project is due to complete over the coming months.

Whilst carrying out the works we managed to look within the chapel previously carried out and this has now had coloured glass feature placed outside above the roof light which is casting a coloured murel onto the previously treated walls.

The chapel with the coloured light effect through the roof light creates an impressive display of coloured light throughout the room.

The Project

Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics were proud to be appointed to provide class A acoustic solutions to the new annexe of the historic St Augustine’s Church, Ipswich.

St Augustine’s Church opened their new lantern room in April 2018, with over 200 people attending the service. The project was required to provide a modern annexe to the side of the church, providing level access and toilet facilities which were previously inaccessible for limited mobility patrons. It has also created a bigger space for groups to gather which were growing in size, this meant there may be reverberation issues.

The Solution

Pacy and Wheatley succeeded in the tender market to be awarded the contract and install our Rockfon Mono acoustic product, which offers class A absorption. This was perfect for the project and was installed to the perimeter soffit to aid the reverb reduction. The project was completed on time and to budget for the client.