exquisite acoustic design
Oscar Elite is spray-applied and hand-sanded to achieve a smooth, plaster-like surface that complements the hotel’s premium interior palette. Its continuous finish preserves clean architectural lines across ceilings and curved forms, including complex geometries such as domes and vaults.
Designed to absorb sound energy rather than reflect it, Oscar Elite significantly reduces reverberation times and background noise, enhancing speech intelligibility and musical clarity within social and dining spaces which is essential for vibrant yet comfortable hospitality environments.
the result
In the Rotunda Lounge, capped by an expansive dome and celebrated for its live piano recitals, Oscar Elite enabled precise acoustic tuning of the once reverberant space. The result is a space that feels open and comfortable while supporting clear conversation and a rich musical ambience. Clarke Saunders Acoustics highlighted how the finish contributed to a balanced acoustic environment that delighted performing musicians.
By combining world-class acoustic performance with a surface quality that architects trust to enhance sophisticated interiors, Oscar Elite reinforces design intent while ensuring spaces feel as good acoustically as they look.
world-class acoustics
Managing Director at Clarke Saunders Acoustics, Ed Clarke commented on how incredible the live jazz sounded in the space.
“A bit of a first for me; I have never had a musician in tears about how good the acoustics made them sound!
We manipulated the acoustics under the reinstated central dome to give musicians just the right balance to support their musical expression, fine-tuning the lounge’s reverberant sound field in the right kind of way.
Oscar Elite is a key part of the acoustics finishes design delivering a tonally balanced listening experience.”
