Project Overview: Modern Sanctuary Acoustic Design Modern sanctuary acoustic design starts before the construction drawings finish, not after the congregation moves in. The 8,000 SF Cornerstone build paired a seamless acoustic plaster ceiling with conventional ACT tile across the rear field and a 60-foot integrated diffuser to handle the long-axis reflections. The full scope landed […]
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Apr
Apr
Project Overview: FSU Academic Building Acoustical Scope Academic building acoustic scopes split across a half-dozen space types in a single bid package, from lecture halls and atria to acoustic panels for university buildings. The FSU College of Business build spanned a multi-story atrium, large-format lecture halls, flexible classrooms, and collaborative student areas, each demanding a […]
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Mar
Mar
Project Overview: Specialty Ceilings for a High-End Office This was a full acoustic scope on a single-tenant fit-out, not a single-product retrofit. The 12th-floor office build-out called for four different ceiling and wall systems coordinated alongside electrical, sprinkler, and finish trades. The whole acoustic package landed before the tenant moved in, which is the right […]
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May
May
Project Overview: Acoustic Planning for New School Construction As part of a new middle school construction project in Manatee County, the design team was tasked with implementing acoustic measures early in the build process for reducing echo. The district aimed to meet ANSI S12.60 standards for classroom acoustics, minimize reverberation, and avoid the need for […]
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Apr
Apr
Project Overview: Enhancing Showroom Experience via Noise Reduction Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables is one of the premier luxury auto showrooms in South Florida. With high ceilings, hard surfaces, and open layouts, the original design risked excessive echo and noise reflection—compromising both customer experience and sales communication. To preserve the integrity of the dealership’s brand […]
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Mar
Mar
Project Overview: Soundproofing a Critical Communication Hub The Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) room at Tampa International Airport is one of the most acoustically sensitive spaces in the facility. As a communication hub for dozens of air traffic controllers guiding aircraft in and out of the airport, every word matters. Soundproofing in this environment isn’t […]
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Mar
Mar
Project Overview: Acoustic Design in Education The St. Stephen’s STEAM Center was developed to support 21st-century learning through interactive labs, collaborative zones, and state-of-the-art AV systems. But as the design evolved, it became clear that modern technology and open layouts introduced significant acoustic risk. Our role was to implement a layered, performance-based acoustic design strategy […]
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Mar
Mar
Project Overview: Precision Acoustics for a Sophisticated Office Build-Out Commercial Acoustics partnered with RM Construction Management to support the acoustic design phase of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals’ new office at One Flagler, a landmark commercial tower in West Palm Beach. The project transformed over 7,000 square feet of space into a modern office environment featuring executive offices, […]
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Feb
Feb
Project Overview: Acoustic Upgrades in a Courthouse Renovation As part of a comprehensive third-floor renovation, the Osceola County Courthouse—originally built in 1889—needed more than just cosmetic updates. With daily legal proceedings requiring focus, clarity, and discretion, courtroom acoustics had become a growing concern. The existing space suffered from excessive reverberation, poor speech intelligibility, and disruptive […]
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Jan
Jan
Project Overview: Acoustic Enhancements for a Large-Scale Sanctuary Lakes Church recently underwent a major campus-wide renovation to modernize its facilities and improve acoustic performance in its primary worship spaces. As part of this transformation, the team at Commercial Acoustics was brought in to solve a persistent issue common in sanctuaries and multipurpose religious spaces—excessive reverberation. […]
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