Legislation needs to be a
‘quiet’ business

Acoustics for parliament, legislative
assemblies and council halls

Anutone Inspiration Series

 

Legislation is the epitome of democracy and legislative halls the temples. The spoken word of the speaker, ruling party and opposition needs to be heard loud and clear by those in the hall and remote audiences via television, radio or internet.

Anutone’s design team works closely with clients, consultants and contractors to channelize their creativity into viable 3D models for acoustical vistas such that interior spaces are a delight to stakeholders especially end users.

 

1 LOWER HOUSE – HALL OF COMMONS

1 LOWER HOUSE – HALL OF COMMONS

  • The Lower House is the most important hall of elected representatives that passes legislation to make laws that govern a country and its citizens
  • Acoustics in terms of both noise isolation and sound absorption is very important to maintain the décor and decorum of the august house.
  • Moreover, in modern age of electronic live transmission, acoustics needs to be precise and suitable for sensitive microphone pickups without feedback or echo.
  • Enter Anutone with custom solutions for such temples of democracy
  • Ceiling – Stretch SLS Bone with Strand and SynthPF backer contoured with airgap for desired NRC and RT of the hall
  • Panelling – a combination of Slats Surco in Teak Teca (with Sonator blanks) and Stretch SLS Bone, both with SynthPF backer and airgap to achieve desired NRC and hence RT of the hall

 

2 UPPER HOUSE – HOUSE OF ELDERS

2 UPPER HOUSE – HOUSE OF ELDERS

  • The Upper House is also an important hall of nominated representatives that approves legislation passed by lower house to make laws that govern a country and its citizens
  • Acoustics in terms of both noise isolation and sound absorption is very important to maintain the décor and decorum of the house of elders.
  • Moreover, in modern age of electronic live transmission, acoustics needs to be precise and suitable for sensitive microphone pickups without feedback or echo.
  • Enter Anutone with custom solutions for VIP spaces
  • Ceiling – Subtex Wave NRC in Walten as acoustic baffles and background is white as in Stretch NRC Vit with Strand and SynthPF backer
  • Panelling – a combination of Slats Surco in Teak Teca and Sonator with SynthPF backer and airgap to achieve desired NRC and hence RT of the hall

 

3 CABINET MEETING HALL


3 CABINET MEETING HALL

  • Cabinet meetings clear high-level policy, strategic and tactical decisions that have high-impact on the country or state
  • The apex body that comprises defence, home, foreign and finance hold their sensitive meetings in such halls
  • This is a very confidential space and needs highest-level of acoustics in terms of both noise isolation and sound absorption.
  • Modern electronic equipment in terms of audio video presentations makes acoustics critically sensitive
  • Primary Ceiling – Salon Sircle Circulo Sapeli in the centre and Snazz Pixel Smery on the perimeter painted insitu white
  • Secondary Ceiling – Soft Subtex Clouds Nubby Trapezoid suspended in a pre-determined pattern
  • Panelling – Salon Sircle Circulo Sapeli in the centre and Snazz Pixel Smery painted insitu white
  • Not just acoustics but aesthetics too to facilitate trade and  business that expands the economy

 

4 MINISTER’S CHAMBER

4 MINISTER’S CHAMBER

  • The chamber of the minister is important for studying and signing of top secret files
  • It is also an important space for small group discussions and one-to-one meetings with people’s representatives or various country delegations
  • Again acoustics plays a critical role to maintain confidentiality and a comfortable ambience for day-long work that may extend late into the evening
  • Primary Ceiling – Salon Slats Surco in Teak Teca
  • Panelling – Stretch SLS Colours – Blue Papier

 

NOTE

  • Project images are based on 3D renders for products, systems and solutions by an architect for illustrative purposes and Anutone claims
    no association of products to actual projects.
  • Product colours, prints, embossing, shapes are indicative and may
    differ
    on actual panels due to limitations.
  • Lighting plays an important role in the final visual perception of surface finishes and colours. Daylighting and house lighting can make a difference. Please request table-top samples and site mock-ups for a
    true look and feel.
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