SonaSpray K-13 acoustic ceiling spray (ph: by Hufton+Crow)
When client ANZ imagined its new offices, it knew that the health and wellness of its staff needed to be a top priority. It also wanted to create a welcoming space that encouraged both community and collaboration. To achieve this, it would need to prioritise acoustic design throughout its workspace, to allow staff to easily communicate with colleagues and create quiet areas dedicated to more focused work.
Having achieved this on a number of previous projects, architect TP Bennett, specified Oscar Acoustics and its SonaSpray range to deliver the ‘office harmony’ that ANZ was looking for. Once applied to ceilings, the SonaSpray seamless acoustic spray absorbs sound energy, creating spaces that support wellbeing and productivity. For this project, SonaSpray K-13 was used to reduce noise throughout, creating a calm and welcoming work environment.
SonaSpray K-13 acoustic ceiling spray (ph: by Hufton+Crow)
Mariachiara Dal Pozzo, Associate Director at TP Bennett, said: “Having used SonaSpray on many other projects, we knew how effective it was at significantly reducing office noise. It’s fast become our go-to acoustic solution due to the vast difference it makes, both in open-plan office areas and cellular spaces.” She added: “Having used an alternative product recently, we noticed a drop in standard. Only SonaSpray delivers both in terms of aesthetics and sound management. The decorative acoustic finish on the project is exceptional and hides any imperfections, making it as visually appealing as it is at reducing noise.”
SonaSpray K-13 acoustic ceiling spray (ph: by Hufton+Crow)
SonaSpray – the sustainable sound solution
ANZ’s Canary Wharf HQ is also one of London’s most sustainable fit-outs. With environmental impact a concern on the project, SonaSpray was the perfect solution. Frequently chosen for green-build projects its environmental credentials include:
• Contributes towards many sustainable design and health certification systems, including SKA, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge and LEED.
• Achieves M1 certification as Low Emitting Building Material, GreenGuard Gold, Cradle to Cradle, and satisfies many features under the WELL Building Standard.
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to ISO 14025.
• Effectively lowers the carbon footprint of a building project by sequestering rich stores of carbon for the life of the structure or application.
• Made of recycled paper and other rapidly renewable natural resources.
• Installed by carbon neutral certified and ISO 14001 accredited in-house teams.
• Oscar Acoustics is independently certified by Positive Planet as being Carbon Neutral for its entire operation, including the transportation of all materials.
SonaSpray K-13 acoustic ceiling spray (ph: by Hufton+Crow)
SonaSpray design benefits include:
• Class 0 to BS 476 and B-s1,d0 fire rated.
• Controls reverberation by absorbing sound energy instead of reflecting it.
• Can be applied directly to most substrates and complex architectural elements.
• Seamless spray finish follows the lines of whatever is underneath, enabling designers to achieve perfect curves and shapes.
• Suitable for application behind suspended mesh and timber ceilings.
• Black finish achieves ideal conditions for lighting control and creating the illusion of infinite ceiling height above suspended ceilings.
Watch the Oscar Acoustics video below to find out more.
