PROJECT
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTRE
SAINT-GOBAIN ECOPHON ACOUSTIC CEILING SYSTEMS REFLECT HIGH DESIGN STANDARDS OF STATE-OF-THE-ART STUDENT CENTRE FACILITIES… SOUND EFFECTS BY SAINT-GOBAIN ECOPHON
S aint-Gobain Ecophon helped meet the acoustic requirements of an impressive new facility for Queen’s University Belfast. The new, 11,000sqm Student Centre houses the Student’s Union and Student Services along with Mandela Hall, a multi- purpose music and events venue. Saint-Gobain Ecophon provided a solution for an acoustic, fully accessible ceiling that was also aesthetically pleasing. “We have completed a wide range of projects over the years for Queen’s University, so we were delighted to be involved in another of their projects,” explained Davina Bradley, Area Manager for Northern Ireland. The products specified for this state- of-the-art building are Ecophon Solo™
Baffle, Circle and Focus™ DS Dark Diamond. Made from a minimum of 50% recycled glass wool, the Solo and Focus ranges offer freedom of design, with various colours and size choices. These specific products from the Solo range are unframed, free hanging units, making them ideal to use when the room volume must be maintained or when it’s not possible to install a wall-to-wall ceiling. Solo Baffles are vertically installed which can be used to form distinct lines and add a different perspective. Solo Circles – which are free hanging units installed horizontally – give you three suspension options and the opportunity to create layers and angles. The Ecophon Focus™ DS ceiling system has a concealed grid and symmetrical
4mm bevelled edge that reflects light creating an even appearance. With ease of assembly and integration of light fittings and ventilation, it is perfect to use when a suspended ceiling with a concealed grid is required, but individual tiles must be easily demountable. Site visits from Saint-Gobain Ecophon’s Head of Technical, Mark Turner, and Davina ensured the project stayed on track with queries answered promptly and installation assistance given when needed. “Some ceiling areas had installation obstacles, so by working closely with the installer, Convery Ceilings, main contractor Felix O’Hare and RPP Architects as well as our in-house technical team we were able to come up with solutions together.”
“The fact that our products are made from a minimum of 50% recycled glass means it is also great for the environment.”
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