Professional Soundproofing for Team Rooms: JP Morgan Chase Office Upgrades

• Project: JP Morgan Chase Office Upgrades – Naples & Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Address (Naples Office): 850 Park Shore Dr Suite 100, Naples, FL 34103
• Address (Ft. Lauderdale Office): 201 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 2400, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
• Client: iConstructors (Naples) & Marand Builders (Fort Lauderdale)
• Facility Type: Class-A Financial Services Offices
• Objective: Deliver professional soundproofing for team rooms & shared spaces
• Scope: Acoustic ceilings, stretched fabric walls, wood panels & sound masking

JP Morgan Chase’s nationwide Capital Improvement Program in 2023 included high-performance renovations at its Naples and Fort Lauderdale branches. These projects focused on acoustic functionality just as much as aesthetics—addressing issues of speech clarity, echo, and ambient noise in executive offices, collaborative areas, and private team rooms.

To meet the client’s needs, Commercial Acoustics delivered a complete Division 9 acoustic package featuring Armstrong WoodWorks ceilings, ACT tile systems, fabric-wrapped wall panels, and integrated sound masking. Each solution was selected not only for its acoustic value, but also for its contribution to the professional, polished interior design.

Our ability to coordinate across two simultaneous projects and deliver consistent, high-quality results was key to the program’s success. With soundproofing now considered essential for hybrid work environments and financial compliance, this upgrade positions JP Morgan Chase for long-term functionality and performance.

• Ceiling Type: Linear veneered planks & tegular wood grilles
• Acoustic Value: NRC of 0.70+ using black acoustic infill
• Application Zone: Installed in lobbies, offices & open workspaces

JP Morgan Chase selected Armstrong’s WoodWorks ceiling systems to add both warmth and sound absorption to their branch offices. These ceiling panels provided a sleek wood finish while concealing high-performance acoustic material behind the scenes.

With over 3,000 square feet installed across the Naples and Fort Lauderdale locations, the system was designed using a Heavy Duty Prelude Grid with black infill and trim for a crisp, modern look. The resulting NRC value—up to 0.75—ensured improved clarity in shared spaces without sacrificing visual appeal.

WoodWorks tegular grilles created a custom feel while allowing more flexibility than traditional baffle systems. For architects and general contractors, the system offers a simplified way to deliver both acoustics and aesthetics in fast-paced commercial builds.

• Material Used: 1″ stretched fabric system with acoustic core
• Finish Selected: Carnegie Xorel for premium texture & durability
• Primary Areas: Conference rooms, team rooms & enclosed offices

In both offices, acoustic wall panels were installed using stretched fabric systems designed for speech clarity in private rooms. These systems play a vital role in professional soundproofing by cutting reverb and echo in high-use spaces such as team rooms and IT-enabled conference zones.

While many corporate clients choose FR701 fabric, JP Morgan opted for Carnegie Xorel—a higher-end finish that offered the same acoustic absorption but with a sleek, refined surface. This added a sense of polish to otherwise functional elements.

These walls make a measurable difference in sound quality, particularly during remote meetings and client-facing presentations. When used alongside ACT ceilings and masking systems, they help create balanced, productive environments that prioritize communication.

• Tile Products: Armstrong Calla, Optima & Vector ACT systems
• Grid Systems: Suprafine & Interlude for clean, high-end look
• Target Locations: Installed in private offices & open-plan areas

Across both JP Morgan branches, a variety of acoustic ceiling tiles and suspension systems were used to deliver sound control throughout the day-to-day work areas. These included Vector and Tegular edge tiles mounted on upgraded grid systems that enhanced both performance and ceiling aesthetics.

Rather than defaulting to standard Fine Fissured tiles, the design team selected tiles with higher NRC ratings—an essential move for call centers, client zones, and collaborative work environments.

Suprafine and Interlude grid systems helped define clean ceiling lines while accommodating lighting, sprinklers, and HVAC. This created a sophisticated ceiling profile that supported the modernized design language of the overall renovation.

• System Purpose: Reduce speech intelligibility across shared areas
• Installation Zones: Open office layouts & surrounding corridors
• Complementary Value: Enhances absorption-based treatments

Sound masking was integrated into each office to raise the ambient noise floor and provide speech privacy in open layouts. In financial environments where confidentiality is key, masking systems help prevent unwanted information transfer while minimizing distractions from neighboring desks.

The system works by emitting a consistent background sound tuned to the human voice frequency range, effectively blending conversations into the environment. It pairs especially well with absorptive surfaces like ACT ceilings and stretched fabric walls.

This layered acoustic approach is ideal for high-density workspaces where productivity and privacy must coexist. For GCs and designers working in the financial sector, sound masking adds value without changing the architectural design..

The JP Morgan Chase upgrades in Naples and Fort Lauderdale show how thoughtful acoustic planning can transform everyday workspaces into high-performing environments. From ACT ceilings and wall panels to advanced masking systems, every solution was selected to improve clarity, comfort, and confidentiality.

For architects and general contractors, professional soundproofing is no longer an afterthought—it’s a design imperative. The ability to blend function with form, especially in team rooms and conference spaces, requires expertise and attention to detail.

If your next project calls for acoustic treatments that meet technical goals while elevating design, let’s talk about your space. Commercial Acoustics is ready to partner with you from planning through installation.