One interesting lesson learned was the need for low frequency absorption and bass traps.
As we do in most projects that need to minimize sound transfer, we used acoustical finishes such as fabric wrapped glass fibre panels and ceiling treatments to control the sounds. The nine rehearsal rooms each have a distinct theme and décor with musically-inspired names such as “God Save the Queen” and “The Supernova”. Essentially, by floating the studio block we can eliminate the noise from the rehearsal spaces – but this required great attention to detail during construction. Resiliently suspending the components of the room provides a higher level of sound isolation than can typically be achieved through conventional construction. This means that the entire studio block was designed to rest on resilient mountings. Our solution was to create space around the studio by designing a fully-floating recording studio. Unfortunately, in this design, it was not possible to completely separate the rehearsal space from the studio. A Lofty Idea: Sound Isolation by Floating the Studio We needed to keep exterior sounds out of the recording studio and keep sound within the studio and rehearsal space to avoid bleeding into neighbouring rooms or even outside of the building. The challenge was recording studios and rehearsal spaces require different levels of sound isolation. Acoustic isolation is critical in this space because this is a rehearsal venue for all genres of music from classical to death metal so the level of noise that we can be dealing with can be a challenge to control. While our team is well-versed in acoustics for performance venues and has worked on the acoustic design of many of Canada’s finest performing arts centres, such as Vancouver’s Orpheum and Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Toronto‘s Koerner Hall this was the first time we were tasked with designing a space that not only allowed people to play music but to also be able to create a high-quality recording in an existing building where the original structure provided very little allowance for traditional acoustic isolation techniques. This particular project was a first for the Aercoustics team. Retrofitting for High-Quality Audio Recording It also means that there can be a lot of build up of sound making the space much louder. This is problematic because it limits the amount of sound isolation that we can provide, because we cannot introduce elements like floating floors because the low ceiling height will make the space feel very cramped.
Unlike a typical warehouse with high ceilings, this one had low ceilings. This particular warehouse had an additional twist to the design. Open concept has its benefits in some situations but in this case, it means there were few walls and limited space for ceiling and floor assemblies-elements that are critical in helping to reduce noise from transferring from one room to another. Bringing New Life to an Old SpaceĬonverting an old warehouse into a music rehearsal space may seem like a great idea but it is one with many acoustical challenges. And if anyone appreciates good acoustics and sound quality, it’s a musician. A space like this requires several acoustical considerations. It even features a film and photography shooting space. Originally a warehouse, Lynx Music is now a two-storey facility consisting of nine rehearsal studios and a fully floating recording studio block which features a live room, control room, a vocal isolation booth and an additional production room. This is not a garage or basement rehearsal space, but a venue designed for music. state-of-the-art music rehearsal and multimedia production facility in the heart of Toronto. That’s why we were thrilled to have the opportunity to work on Lynx Music, a 10,000 sq. Some of the already limited rehearsal spots have been swallowed up by re-development, leaving even fewer options for bands looking for a place to jam. There is a critical shortage of rehearsal spaces for local musicians in cities like Toronto and Vancouver.
Transforming an Old Warehouse into a Much-Needed Musical Rehearsal SpaceĬanada has a vibrant arts scene and many at Aercoustics count themselves as part of it, so we are ardent supporters.
0 kommentar(er)
