Acoustic Panels for WeWork Office: Downtown Tampa, FL

• Project: Zintra Acoustic Panel Installation for Team Rooms & Shared Offices
• Address: 501 E Kennedy Blvd Suite 1400, Tampa, FL 33602
• Facility Type: Co-Working & Office Space
• Client: WeWork — Downtown Tampa at BMO Harris Plaza
• Objective: Reduce Reverberation & Improve Speech Clarity in Small Rooms
• Scope: Custom-Cut Zintra Panels to Match Luxury Finishes & Wall Features

WeWork recently expanded its presence to downtown Tampa, offering modern office amenities and flexible co-working solutions in BMO Harris Plaza. While the new location features high-end finishes and open designs, those same materials created excessive reverberation in team rooms and shared spaces. Commercial Acoustics addressed these issues by installing Zintra Acoustic Panels, chosen for their sleek look and performance in smaller, reflective rooms.

• Expansion: Part of WeWork’s Florida Growth Strategy
• Location: Prime Business Address in Tampa’s Central District
• Design: High-End Finishes with Hardwood & Gypsum Surfaces

WeWork’s Tampa location reflects the company’s focus on modern, collaborative workspaces. Set within BMO Harris Plaza, the office provides professionals with private offices, team rooms, and open areas designed for flexibility. While the design showcases hardwood floors and gypsum ceilings, these surfaces created acoustic challenges that required targeted treatment. Zintra panels offered an effective solution without compromising aesthetics.

• Material: 100% Polyester, Dyed-Through for Seamless Color
• Performance: NRC ≈ 0.3–0.5 at 1/2″ Thickness
• Installation: Field-Cut to Fit Around Whiteboards, Monitors & Fixtures

Unlike traditional fiberglass acoustic panels wrapped in fabric, Zintra panels are made of polyester and pre-dyed to the desired color. Although thinner than standard absorbers, they provide adequate performance when applied in sufficient coverage. In this project, panels were cut on site to match exact wall dimensions and to accommodate mounted whiteboards, televisions, and other design features.

• Reverberation: Reflective Surfaces Amplified Sound in Small Rooms
• Clarity: Poor Acoustics Disrupted Telecoms & Seminars
• Solution: Strategic Wall Panels Reduced RT60 Below 0.8 Seconds

Team rooms and shared offices in co-working facilities demand clear communication. Excessive reverberation made it difficult to conduct telecoms, collaborative sessions, and seminars without acoustic interference. By strategically placing Zintra panels, reverb times were reduced to under 0.8 seconds, creating a more comfortable and functional work environment.

At the WeWork Office in downtown Tampa, Commercial Acoustics delivered an acoustic treatment that achieved both performance and design goals. The Zintra Acoustic Panels reduced echo, improved clarity, and maintained the sleek aesthetic expected in a luxury co-working environment.

For architects and general contractors, this project demonstrates how acoustic solutions can be seamlessly integrated into high-end commercial spaces without compromising design intent. If you’re planning a similar project and want to explore tailored options, contact us to discuss how our team can support your next build.