Case Study: University of Strathclyde

Architect
Wylie Shanks Architects
Contractor
F Brown Ltd
Client
Booth Welsh
Location
Irvine, Scotland

CHALLENGE

Booth Welsh is known for providing effective engineering, design, and automation solutions to several industries including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, utilities and manufacturing. It has recently partnered with National Manufacturing Scotland, ran by the University of Strathcylde, to build a new Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC).

The project team decided to look for a complete ceiling solution that would meet their aesthetic requirements, as well as have the right acoustic qualities to make the space effective for teaching.

SOLUTION

Sonify by Zentia baffles were selected by Wylie Shanks Architects to create a unique canopy and baffle ceiling solution that would offer the opportunity to create a bespoke and visually appealing ceiling that also absorbs sound beautifully.

Available in 35 standard colours, and multiple shapes including triangles and circles, the collection allows specifiers to play with colours and configurations to create exciting acoustic solutions for a variety of applications.  

For the DPMC, the architects opted for white, Sonify curved baffles to be installed on a black grid, creating a clean and minimal aesthetic to allow for optimal concentration when learning.  

As well as being visually pleasing, the Sonify baffles provide an acoustically sound solution, with Class A-rated sound absorption quality. The Sonify system will reduce background reverberation and ensure occupants can comfortably hear their surroundings and concentrate.

The ceiling installation was completed in February 2023 by F Brown Ltd successfully and efficiently due to the ease of installation of Zentia’s complete ceiling systems. Alan Clarks, Contracts Manager at F Brown Ltd commented on the product: “The Zentia baffles were straightforward and easy to install and the client was very happy with the finished look.”

The project at Irvine has resulted in the successful creation of a cutting-edge DPMC, poised to nurture and inspire the next wave of industry professionals in a space that combines functionality with aesthetics.

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