

Julian de Metz, Director at dMFK, said: “Our goal was to create not only a beautiful and functional space, but also a home-from-home sanctuary that would encourage staff to spend time in over remote working.
To compete with the comforts afforded by home, we needed to create a beautiful space where the ambiance matched the surroundings.
There were several acoustic challenges, as the building featured an array of hard surfaces which combine to create a lively acoustic environment.
The resultant noise levels can cause undue stress and distraction, making it difficult for staff to focus and converse.
We needed a solution that could soak up sound energy, creating a softness that would promote focus and wellbeing, whilst still feeling homely.”

sound solution
Ben Hancock, Managing Director at Oscar Acoustics, said: “With 45 years’ experience in providing acoustic solutions for busy commercial office spaces, we knew that SonaSpray K-13 Special, from our acoustic spray range, was the ideal solution. It significantly reduces noise reverberation by absorbing sound instead of reflecting it.
We applied it in a stunning pale grey colourway to the ceilings of the areas with the greatest potential for excess noise – the communal areas, large meeting rooms, and co-working spaces.
Our team’s specialist experience made for a smooth installation process, easily meeting the project’s tight programme.”

green and clean
As an ISO 14001 accredited company, sustainability and the use of healthy materials were key components for dMFK.
Ben commented: “Our SonaSpray range is ideally suited to low-carbon projects as it is made from recycled materials and is M1 Classified as a Low Emitting Building Material. It contributes towards many sustainable design and health certification systems including BREEAM, and adds up to 17 points towards the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating of a project.”
Staff safety was also a key concern. Hancock commented: “We’re extremely proud of SonaSpray’s fire safety credentials. It’s one of the few acoustic sprays on the market that goes above and beyond Approved Document B fire requirements.”

a home away from home
On the finished project, De Metz commented: “We’re thrilled with how the office looks and performs. Oscar Acoustic’s SonaSpray is the single most noticeable and effective material in our office and directly contributes to day-to-day comfort and the ability to work without bothering others.”
