Category: Education

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley were invited by Wright and Wright architects and Stepnell Construction to install 32m2 of seamless Terraco Ambient Acoustic Plaster within 4 different areas in the newly refurbished library area of Magdalen college, Oxford. Magdalen College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. William of Waynflete founded the College in 1458, although the building itself was extended and the great tower was originally built between 1492 and 1509 by William Orchard, and is an imposing landmark on the eastern approaches to the city centre.

The Solution

This project may have only been a small area but was quite difficult due to the light fittings being installed, which defined the installation area. Other difficulties included the shape of the room due to its corbel features together with the busy location of a through fare of the site. All issues were overcome by working close with the main contactors and other trades working alongside us, the job was fully complete with in the time and on budget. The work and all area was gladly signed off and the job was completed mid January 2016.

Testimonial

“The team and myself would like to say well done, what you have done looks great, and you did what you needed to do without fuss and on time”.
Paul Grandi
Site Manager

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics install a Specialist Acoustic Plaster system in Edinburgh. The new school Gym hall extension to Liberton High school required an acoustic solution to manage the acoustic sound and reverberation issues to the 280m2 space.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent officially opened the school by on Thursday 14th May 1959. The school also has a special commemorative Stained Glass window created by William Gibson, known as the father of glass painting.

The Solution

Pacy and Wheatley were asked to Install an a specified acoustic ceiling to the high level area to ensure the reverberation was reduced to a good level to ensure the classes and activities could be carried out in an acoustically healthy environment for all users.

The project had speakers and lights that required suspension from the system, as well as integrated ventilation grills and the like.

The project was completed on time and to budget for the client and he has said within his testimonial below.

Testimonial

“Impressed by the operatives on site, carried out their works professionally and with the minimum amount of fuss. Absolutely no hassle and their co-operation in trying to assist with the smooth running of the site, i.e other trades were second to none; more than happy to work with your company in the future. ”
John Cannon, Project Manager, Ashwood Scotland Ltd.

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics installed a Specialist Acoustic Plaster System in coordination of a refurbishment to the Panmure House in Edinburgh. The project is a Fantastic Restoration of the historic Panmure House. Panmure House was the home of Adam Smith, born 1723, and writer of most renowned 4 editions of “The wealth of Nations” between 1778 and 1789 and died with the house in 1790.

The property was purchased by the Edinburgh Business School, who have commissioned the works to restore Panmure house into a learning centre and provide students, the local community and local businesses with fantastic resources.

The Solution

Acoustic ceiling products were installed by Pacy and Wheatley to the Reading Room, Lecture Room and the Lobby Reception areas. The acoustic installations were installed to control the spaces and the airborne noise, reverberation, and create a relaxed atmosphere in Panmure House.

The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Acoustics were delighted to have won the tender for the King Edward IV College in Stourbridge, West Midlands. King Edward VI College is one of the leading academic sixth form colleges in the country. Specialising in A levels and enjoy a national reputation for outstanding teaching and learning as well as results.  The college is regularly ranked as one of the top colleges in the country in regard to academic results, is a Beacon College, and has been formally recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Pacy and Wheatley were commissioned to carry out the installation of approximately 500 m2 of Rockfon Mono Acoustic TE monolithic plaster system within the new state of the art learning facility. The product offers seamless appearance Class A solution to the project. With this Modern method of acoustic solution within the space a great amount of absorption shall be created allowing the modern minimalistic designs to be properly realised.

The building consisted of Drama and performance spaces laboratories, Digital graphics Rooms and practical learning areas.

Mainly standard white colour was chosen with exception of a strong black colour was utilised within one of the drama performance suites.

The Solution

The project was completed on time and to budget this was helped by the working relationship between P&W and Greswolde construction site personnel, a can do attitude from P&W mono installers and help from the Greswolde site team ensured a 1st class product for the client to enjoy this newly built facility and ensure the acoustic control created by the mono TE installation created a calm and peaceful environment for the students and staff to enjoy.

Due to the pitched nature of the works scaffold access to the areas was very difficult and small scissor lifts were utilised to carry out the works.

Testimonials

Pacy & Wheatley were commissioned to install Rockfon Acoustic ceilings in the new Drama and Arts building at King Edward V1 College Stourbridge. I would like to thank all the team at Pacy & Wheatley for delivering a first class job despite the complexity and difficulty associated with accessing the 40 degree and 60 degree pitches of the ceilings on the 1st floor.

I look forward to working with Pacy & Wheatley in the future.Bob Gardner | Site Manager | Greswolde Construction Limited