Acoustics in the Design of Park Hyatt London
Working alongside shell and core architects Kohn Pedersen Fox and main contractor Multiplex, architects Studio Moren were tasked by owners R&F Properties UK to realise their ambitious plans for the hotel. Titan Interior Solutions were appointed to carry out drylining and other works to walls and ceilings, which is where the characteristics of Rockfon Mono Acoustic made it the perfect fit, providing the Class A sound absorption and sleek monolithic aesthetics demanded within the opulent surroundings.
Specialists Pacy & Wheatley Acoustics undertook the exacting installation of around 2123 square metres of Rockfon Mono Acoustic in spaces throughout the hotel, including the ballroom and break-out spaces, restaurants, bars, retail spaces, several meeting rooms, the entrance lobby, and other communal areas. “Each space within this project presented a new set of technical and practical challenges, whether it be fitting seamlessly to the elliptical glass fibre-reinforced gypsum feature in the wine bar, to the steel grid design in the all-day dining restaurant, or precisely accommodating apertures for 434 light fittings within the lobby bar”, said Director of Acoustics at Pacy & Wheatley David Booth. “The elaborate quadranted ceilings in the break-out spaces also meant working to rigorous criteria. The versatility of Rockfon Mono Acoustic, supported by the ingenuity and dedication of our team, meant that each facet of the project met or exceeded the requirements of the design and build team”.
“We have a very good relationship with architects Studio Moren, whose priorities for this large multifaceted project were to achieve a smooth monolithic ceiling which could offer Class A sound control and be able to successfully integrate the myriad of services associated with a hotel of its kind”, says Rockfon Specification Manager Alan Davies. “The vast ballroom will host up to several hundred guests at a variety of events. Incorporating an innovative design, it features a large lattice structure with a Mono Acoustic ceiling suspended several metres above. This eye-catching solution results in an open, elegant interior that also delivers the requisite sound control needed to create a comfortable, healthy environment for patrons”.
Rockfon Mono Acoustic
Flat or curved, hung directly from the ceiling soffit or via a suspended installation, Rockfon Mono Acoustic delivers a totally seamless solution which enables versatile incorporation into ceiling mouldings and elaborate detailing. This makes it ideal for both new builds and renovations, particularly within listed and historic interiors. The system also allows for easy integration of services and maintenance access.
It comprises a unique render applied to the front face of a stone wool panel substrate, which has a high-performance membrane to the rear side. The refined white surface provides high light reflection and light diffusion, ensuring even light distribution while reducing the need for artificial light. Available in an exclusive selection of 33 colours from the Rockfon Colours of Wellbeing range or in unlimited, bespoke colour matching.
