Project Overview: Valencia College IT Lab Acoustic Panel Installation Valencia College in Orlando, FL needed a solution for severe echo problems in one of its IT labs. The room featured reflective finishes such as drywall, polished concrete floors, and exposed ceilings—conditions that made conversations difficult. A reverberation test measured RT60 at 1.9 seconds, well above […]
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Project Overview: Ebenezer India Pentecostal Church Acoustics Upgrade Ebenezer India Pentecostal Church in Lakeland, FL identified the need for better speech intelligibility in both the fellowship hall & sanctuary. Like many multi-use church spaces, the hall hosted congregational gatherings, community events, & amplified presentations, but hard finishes caused long reverberation times & poor clarity. Commercial […]
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Project Overview: TrueCore Behavioral Solutions Acoustic Panel Installation TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, operating multiple facilities across Florida, identified a recurring issue in their detention halls: excessive reverberation that amplified noise and contributed to disruptive behavior. With reflective surfaces such as vinyl composition tile flooring, gypsum walls, and metal doors, these spaces experienced high RT60 values, resulting […]
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Project Overview: Olivia Italian Restaurant Acoustic Ceiling Cloud Installation Olivia Italian, a modern American-Italian restaurant in South Tampa, quickly became a local favorite after its 2019 opening. While the food and design drew praise, the acoustics did not. Reflective surfaces and open ceilings created excessive echo, making conversations difficult for diners. Commercial Acoustics was brought […]
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Project Overview: Highland AG Office & Podcast Studio Soundproofing Treatment Highland AG Solutions renovated their two-story headquarters in Mulberry, Florida, to create a more modern, collaborative workspace. While the new design improved aesthetics and layout, it introduced new acoustic challenges. Conference rooms had too much echo, and sound was leaking between private offices due to […]
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Project Overview: ZooTampa Sponsor Room Art Wrapped Panels ZooTampa at Lowry Park needed to transform its sponsor room into a welcoming space where donors could gather before events and enjoy presentations without distraction. The original finishes—drywall and tile—created excessive echo that undermined speech intelligibility. Commercial Acoustics designed, fabricated, and installed wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted art wrapped […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Treatment for a Modern Bar & Lounge LaLa’s Sangria Bar & Lounge features exposed HVAC, concrete ceiling & floor, and bold, pop-color furniture—great for aesthetics, tough on acoustics. Reflective surfaces amplify crowd noise and cocktail-hour chatter, which can raise reverberation times and make ordering at the bar difficult. Commercial Acoustics designed a […]
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Project Overview: Gulf Coast Bank Fabric Wall Installation Gulf Coast Bank required an acoustic solution that would improve speech clarity in newly renovated office areas. The remodel introduced hard surfaces that amplified echo, creating challenges for both staff communication and client privacy. The design team understood that simply reducing noise would not be enough; the […]
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Project Overview: WeWork Office Acoustic Upgrade 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 […]
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Project Overview: Luv Child Acoustic Ceiling Panels Luv Child, a vibrant restaurant in South Tampa, occupies the space of a former nightclub on South Howard Avenue. While the hard finishes worked for a nightlife venue, the same reverberant environment was not suitable for an intimate dining setting. The Ciccio Restaurant Group, a long-time Commercial Acoustics […]