FSU College of Business — Tallahassee, Florida Project Location GC Scope FSU College of Business Tallahassee, FL Culpepper Ceilings, Metal & Fabric Wall Panels Project Overview Florida State University’s new College of Business Legacy Hall building represents one of the most ambitious academic construction projects in the university’s history. Spanning multiple stories, the facility features […]
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Specialty Ceilings & Stretched Fabric Wall for High-End Office Space: 1001 Water Street
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Project Overview: Acoustical Scopes in High-Rise Office Building 1001 Water Street is a new high-rise building in Downtown Tampa, offering luxury office and retail space. Commercial Acoustics was contracted to furnish and install all acoustical scopes on the 12th floor of the building. The design team was able to incorporate products that enhanced both the […]
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Acoustic Enhancements in Performing Arts Venue: Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center
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Project Overview: Wood Slats & Diffuser Treatment in Performing Arts Center The Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) required specialized acoustic enhancements to transform its new auditorium into a professional-grade performance venue. Commercial Acoustics partnered with CII Contracting, Sweet Sparkman Architects, and an acoustical consultant to design and install a layered system of treatments. […]
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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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Sound Control for Public Learning Spaces: Mote Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota, FL
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Project Overview: Sound Control in New Multipurpose Rooms Mote Science Education Aquarium is known for its marine research and STEM education programs—hosting thousands of guests each year in its new state-of-the-art public learning spaces. One of the core spaces within the facility is a multipurpose room designed for presentations, events, and guided educational experiences. While […]
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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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Improving Speech Clarity in a School Auditorium: Wolfe County Middle School in Kentucky
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Project Overview: School Auditorium Retrofit for Clearer Communication Wolfe County Middle School’s new auxiliary building was designed as a flexible-use space, combining a performance stage, full-sized court, and seating for large group gatherings. But while the architecture supported multipurpose use, it created an acoustic issue that limited the space’s effectiveness: speech intelligibility. Hard surfaces and […]
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Project Overview: Reverberation Control in a Federal Courthouse The Greenville U.S. Courthouse was commissioned to house the U.S. Courts and Department of Justice. With high ceilings, masonry finishes, and large open volumes, the design posed serious acoustic challenges. Commercial Acoustics was brought in by Robins & Morton to implement reverberation control strategies that aligned with […]
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Project Overview: Sound Masking for High-End Office Spaces Third Lake Partners, a well-established investment and design firm located in Tampa’s historic Ybor district, was in the midst of a comprehensive office renovation when they recognized the need to enhance acoustic privacy throughout their space. Their office interiors are known for clean lines, high-end finishes, and […]
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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 […]