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Project Overview: Acoustic Design Excellence in a Tampa Office
- Project: Acoustic Design for Amgen’s Large-Scale Expansion
- Address: 2202 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
- Facility Type: Corporate office & collaboration space
- Client: Amgen – Tampa Office
- Objective: Create high-performance conference & team rooms with superior speech clarity
- Scope: 37,000 square feet of acoustic fabric wall installation across 62 rooms
Global biotechnology leader Amgen is known for innovation—not just in the lab, but in the work environments it creates for its employees. Following their move into a 130,000-square-foot facility in 2017, rapid growth made an office expansion essential at their ACC Tampa location. With over 500 employees onsite, the company needed additional collaboration, training, and focus spaces that performed as well acoustically as they did visually.
Commercial Acoustics was the logical choice for the project, having conducted sound testing during the original fit-out. Brought in as the office acoustic consultant, our role was to guide design decisions and deliver a solution that aligned seamlessly with Amgen’s “NexGen” aesthetic. Beyond installation, we focused on enhancing speech intelligibility, privacy, and overall comfort in the expanded spaces—helping ensure that collaboration areas, training rooms, and focus zones performed as well acoustically as they did visually.
Precision Sound Planning for Collaborative Environments
- Clarity: Ensure speech is crisp & intelligible in all meeting spaces
- Continuity: Match materials & finishes from the original buildout
- Performance: Reduce echo & noise transfer for hybrid work settings
The expansion encompassed 30,000 square feet on the 6th floor and 7,000 square feet on the 4th floor. From initial design review to final installation, the focus was on creating environments where in-person discussions and remote conferencing could occur without acoustic interference.
Our team analyzed construction drawings and Amgen’s performance requirements, providing recommendations to optimize reverberation control, sound isolation, and user comfort. This collaborative design process ensured the new spaces met both the functional needs of a growing workforce and the high standards of the client’s brand.
Fabric Wall Solutions for a Seamless Office Build-Out
- Customization: Field-modified for outlets, switches & AV equipment
- Coverage: Installed in 62 conference, team, training & focus rooms
- Durability: Long-lasting acoustically transparent fabric finishes
To deliver the required acoustic performance and maintain a modern, continuous aesthetic, we selected a fabric wall system over traditional panels. This allowed for large, uninterrupted surfaces that could be customized in the field for integrated technology without compromising sound absorption.
The installation began with precision track placement, followed by fiberglass infill to control reverberation. We then applied Carnegie Xorel acoustically transparent fabric—combining durability, visual appeal, and high NRC performance. The result was an integrated acoustic solution that blends into the workspace while providing measurable improvements in sound quality.
A Month of Work, Years of Acoustic Performance
- Speed: Completed 37,000 square feet in about one month
- Impact: Dramatic improvement in meeting & presentation quality
- Value: Acoustic comfort that supports long-term workplace success
Across the 4th and 6th floors, our team completed installations in all 62 rooms within a tight timeframe, ensuring the space was ready for Amgen’s growing workforce without delays to their operational goals. The upgraded spaces now offer clarity, privacy, and reduced distractions—helping teams focus, collaborate, and perform at their best.
Conclusion: Sound Design as a Catalyst for Office Expansion
The Amgen Tampa office build-out demonstrates how well-planned acoustic design can transform a workplace. Beyond aesthetics, these enhancements directly support productivity, reduce communication barriers, and create a more enjoyable environment for employees and clients alike.
For architects and general contractors, this project is proof that integrating acoustic considerations early in an office expansion delivers lasting value—both in performance and employee satisfaction.
If your next project demands a balance of design and function, contact our team to learn how our sound design expertise can ensure your corporate build-out meets the highest standards from day one.
FAQs: Acoustic Design & Office Expansion
How does acoustic design benefit office expansions?
It ensures new spaces support clear communication, reduce noise distractions, and improve user comfort from the start.
Why was a fabric wall system chosen over panels?
Fabric wall offers a seamless look, large coverage areas, and easy integration with outlets & AV equipment while providing excellent sound absorption.
Can acoustic design match an existing office style?
Yes. We can select materials and finishes that blend perfectly with existing interiors, as we did with Amgen’s NexGen aesthetic.
What types of rooms benefit most from sound design?
Conference rooms, training areas, collaboration spaces, and focus rooms all see measurable gains in clarity and comfort.
How quickly can an office expansion be treated?
Our team installed 37,000 square feet across 62 rooms in just one month without disrupting operations.
