Improving acoustic clarity in a specialist healthcare environment
To meet the brief, Style installed Dorma Variflex semi-automatic glass moveable walls featuring white profiles and Crittall-style white banding to complement the contemporary interior. These intersect with a solid Dorma Variflex semi-automatic wall, finished on both sides with Autex Acoustics groove PET acoustic absorption panels to enhance sound control.
DWF’s Liverpool office required a modern and adaptable meeting environment to support a variety of daily activities. Working with Overbury, Style North was appointed to deliver a solution that combined visual appeal with practical flexibility.
To meet the brief, Style installed Dorma Variflex semi-automatic glass moveable walls featuring white profiles and Crittall-style white banding to complement the contemporary interior. These intersect with a solid Dorma Variflex semi-automatic wall, finished on both sides with Autex Acoustics groove PET acoustic absorption panels to enhance sound control.
This configuration enables the area to function as a single large space or be divided into one or two separate rooms as required. Semi-automatic operation ensures smooth movement and consistent sealing pressure for improved acoustic performance.
The Autex PET panels further support noise reduction within the workspace, while the durable Variflex construction provides a long-lasting solution for busy commercial environments.
Overall, the installation gives DWF a flexible, efficient, and stylish meeting area that can adapt seamlessly to different working needs.
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Food-service and guest-facing areas are typically inspected under hygiene and housekeeping standards that look closely at surfaces and joints. A seamless, moisture-resistant edge is designed with exactly that kind of scrutiny in mind.
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