Project: Events Room, Thames Water – Reading, Berkshire

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Project: Events Room, Thames Water, Bracknell, Berkshire.

Management Team: Itineri Ltd., Bracknell, Berkshire. 

Background

            If flood damage occurs in London, this room is essentially the control room and is used to plan strategies, propose actions and generally manage and supervise the Company’s reaction to such events.

The Problem
            Because viewing events both outside and inside, was essential, it had to be a glass room to maximise visibility all round. The downside of this was that any glass room would suffer from a huge reverberation problem, one which in this case, virtually nullified the clarity of vital communications, both internal and external.  So Itineri found themselves seeking a solution that would allow for the unusual shape of the room and, at the same time, solve the intrusive reverberation and sound distortion problems.

 
The Solution

            Ace Acoustics were called in and we suggested that a number of efficient sound-absorbent baffles should be installed, would be suspended from the ceiling and anchored to the floor (with aircraft cable) and placed in key positions around the room. As these baffles were visible from both inside and outside the room, we offered a selection of digital photographic images to feature on both sides of each panel.

Client Satisfaction

            Thames Water responded enthusiastically to this proposal and gave us the green light immediately. They have told us that they are very pleased with both the acoustic solution and the aesthetic appearance of the whole room and so are delighted with the overall result.

 

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