In modern workspaces, acoustics play a key role in ensuring people’s well-being and productivity. This is particularly relevant in multi-purpose areas, where different activities take place simultaneously. In this case study, the objective of the intervention was to reduce reverberation and background noise, as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing and functional solution to subdivide rooms as required.
The proposed solution involves the installation of 38 Flag 120x120x5 cm sound-absorbing panels, suspended from the ceiling by adjustable cables. The versatility of this model, available in various sizes and attachment systems, allows panels to be combined and positioned at different heights, creating partitions that not only reduce reverberation, but also define work areas in a dynamic and creative manner.
As can be seen from the graph, the average reverberation time (RT) before the intervention was 2.77 seconds, which is too high to guarantee acoustic comfort. After the installation of the Flag panels, the average RT drops to 0.91 seconds, with a sound level reduction of 4.84 dB. This significant reduction in reverberation enhances concentration, speech clarity and overall productivity in the workspace.
Should a different configuration be required, it would be possible to replace or supplement the suspended solution with D-Space panels, free-standing elements useful for creating temporary sound barriers that can be easily relocated as required.
The adoption of sound-absorbing partitions is therefore an effective strategy to optimise acoustics in a multi-purpose space, combining technical and aesthetic performance.