Category: Commercial Offices

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics, Acoustic Plaster contractors, completed an exciting project for Granta Park, a biopharmaceutical science and technology park based in Great Abington near Cambridge; beautifully located on the bank of the River Granta. This new office building constructed by SDC was a large office building with a large atrium to the top which brought in fantastic light to the building. However, it obviously comes with a hidden downside and that a lot of reverberation problems can occur in these spaces making it uncomfortable for the people utilising it.

The Solution

Pacy and Wheatley supplied a quotation to install our Rockfon Mono acoustic product which offers a class A absorption class and was perfect for the project. The system was installed to high wall areas within the atrium and required expansion joints to follow that of the building and to suit the system. Within the discussion due to SDC being the main contractor and a different contractor was coming in to fit out the unit we helped design a detail that the interior fit out guys could abut the area without damaging the product. Another 1st class installation and a happy client and Acoustic reverberation problem solved. The project was completed on time and to budget for the client.

Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics were delighted to have been awarded and completed two Rockfon Mono Acoustic installations for offices in London and West Yorkshire. Our team have worked on many previous projects with Rockfon Mono Acoustic and installed the ceilings in both offices. We worked in the refurbished offices of Max Fordham building services engineers and A+DP Architects to create unique acoustic ceiling designs.

Max Fordham

Max Fordham is a successful, London-based building engineering company, so they know a thing or two about achieving excellent acoustic solutions in office environments. As part of their office refit, they chose the monolithic Rockfon Mono Acoustic ceiling for the meeting room and relaxation areas.

“We were looking for a smooth, white seamless ceiling which could provide as much sound absorption as possible,” Senior Partner Dr Anthony Chilton explains. “We hold regular social events when our communal areas are packed with people. Before the installation, it was difficult to make yourself understood without shouting above the din. The new ceiling has reduced the noise levels and created comfortable spaces.”

A+DP Architects

A+DP Architects in West Yorkshire have been delivering bespoke architectural designs for over 40 years. Founder Russel Earnshaw specified a Rockfon Mono Acoustic installation for their office reception and meeting room.

“The new ceiling has made a noticeable difference to the level of reverberation, particularly in the reception area. We are very impressed with the finished result, particularly the seamless integration of the light fittings and services.”

The ceilings in A+DP’s office required a bespoke solution in order to create the clean lines around the architectural features. An acoustic raft was fitted in each of the two areas, finished with TE render. This combination lead to a uniform and regular spread of light in the reception and meeting areas.

The Solution

As always, it was a pleasure to work with Rockfon Mono Acoustic. Both projects look fantastic – the Max Fordham Project ran smoothly and was completed to the client’s requirements, while the integrated lighting systems in the A+DP Architects really look great.

We achieved a high standard of finish in both offices and the clients are extremely pleased.

The Project

We were commissioned by Caruso St John Architects to provide there client Harry Blain & Graham Southern of Blain Southern with an acoustic solution for there award wining art gallery. This venue was undergoing a large refurbishment at the time by main contractor Knight Harwood who we worked along side to archive the clients exacting requirements. Our aim was to provide Blain Southern with acoustically pleasing and comfortable environment in which they could display there award winning contemporary art work.

The Solution

Caruso St John together with Knight Harwood contacted Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics to discuss the various options in which the clients requirements could be achieved however whilst providing the necessary reverberation control. Pacy & Wheatley offered various options and it was decided to adopt our Ambient basecoat acoustic plaster system. This would provide the desired finish and thickness of material which was crucial to the design. Despite this basecoat system being a more traditional method of application, Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics completed successfully to a very tight schedule imposed onto us by knight harwood which with our can do attitude delivered on time and to budget to which all parties were delighted with the appearance and more importantly the performance.

The Project

The Terraco Acoustic Plaster system installed into Arup’s new head office building began construction on Fitzroy Street London. With a very attractive atrium spanning seven floors, basement upwards, coupled with a minimalistic look and a full height decorative glass panel to one elevation, the chance of ambient noise leaking onto each floor required an acoustic solution. The specified monolithic appearance with good sound absorption characteristics founded the acoustic specification for the atrium.

The Solution

Sheppard Robson contacted Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics to consult together with Laing o Rouke, thereafter Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics were commissioned to provide and install their Monolithic Terraco 32mm Acoustic Plaster System to each floor around the atrium. The acoustical product would reduce and remove significant volumes of echo resonating within the atrium. Successfully installed and tested, the minimalistic modern aesthetics created a functional and acoustically comfortable surrounding for both personnel and visitors. Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics completed the project on time and within budget

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics were delighted to have been awarded the contract to install their acoustic plaster solution, Rockfon Mono TE, to Rolls Royce Head Offices.

R64 & 65 Buckingham Gate comprises a mixed use office, residential and retail estate on the boundaries of Victoria and St James’s. The estate comprises of three component parts. The Tower, which is the HQ of Rolls Royce PLC along with 44 residential apartments, the Podium, which is a mix of offices currently the HQ of the Labour Party along with a wine bar and restaurant in the basement and retail units in Palmer Street.

Pacy & Wheatley were asked to install the Rockfon Mono TE acoustic plaster system within the main reception area of the new Rolls Royce HQ.

The Solution

Pacy & Wheatley worked closely with main contractor Paragon and the dry lining contractor Integra Contractors to produce a outstanding office environment for Rolls Royce. As with many projects in central London the delivery and storage of materials was some what challenge due to the nature of the surroundings. Access was also an issue due to Rolls Royce’s offices being on the 6th floor, so therefore all goods had to be transported by lift to the correct floor. Despite all of the above Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics delivered a 1st class Rockfon Mono TE, acoustic plaster ceiling to the client.

The Project

Douglas & Gordon estate agents have a number of branches in London, the one being developed resided on Sloane Avenue, Chelsea. Their appointed architect considered that there may be a need to incorporate noise control in the form of a sound absorption (insulation) products. Not wishing to sacrifice any aesthetics to the monolithic ceiling which could incorporate a number of recessed down lighter and air conditioning fixtures determine a flexible system would have to be employed.

The Solution

Proposing our Ambient Acoustic Plaster System, following meetings and discussions the main contractor J McGrath; Pacy and Wheatley were commissioned to supply and install our acoustic solution. The design encompassed a complex curve, not to be compromised, which was confidently achieved by our Acoustic Plaster System coupled with our installation expertise. The office now offered significantly improved speech legibility, ultimately being distinctly more private for clients, without compromising the modernistic design.