HEX-O
surface / suspended
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surface / suspended
MOVE IT acoustic
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SONIC soundcap
Acoustics in the hospitality industry
Acoustics in the
hospitality industry
Good room acoustics are an essential feel-good factor
and, especially in the premium hotel industry, a basic
prerequisite for making the guest’s stay as pleasant as
possible. Unfortunately, acoustics are often only really
noticed when they are poor.
Just as with lighting, a balanced acoustic environment
should be ensured in all areas. However, as with lighting,
there are areas where meeting lower requirements is ac-
ceptable. In corridor areas as well as in the rooms, carpet-
ing is sufficient to avoid impact sound. In most cases there
is also a suspended absorbent ceiling. For all other areas,
we have developed a product portfolio in which lighting
and room acoustics work together harmoniously. Acoustic
lighting crafts ideal lighting conditions and good acoustics,
which together create a high level of well-being.
Lobbies & receptions
The lobby is the first point of contact with the guest. This
is why hotels increasingly focus on modern architecture
and reduced design: smooth, hard surfaces, large glass fa-
cades, and sparse decoration. Although this creates visual
elegance, it favours the propagation of sound. To create
a certain confidentiality and pleasant atmosphere, the
deliberate use of acoustic elements is crucial. Expansive,
high rooms are best optimised by large-volume acoustic
elements that are freely arranged in the room.
Restaurants, bars & coffee shops
Good room acoustics are indispensable when dining or
having a drink in the evening. In principle, the reverberation
time should be in a fairly low range to dampen the sound
caused by conversations and to prevent mutual build-up
(Lombard effect).
Crockery and cutlery also cause clanging, high-frequen-
cy sounds. The even distribution of absorbent acoustic
elements, which are distributed both on the restaurant’s
ceiling and its walls, promotes a balanced acoustic envi-
ronment. This allows guests to enjoy their stay to the full.
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