{"id":37321,"date":"2017-12-13T10:45:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T15:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=37321"},"modified":"2017-12-13T10:29:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-13T15:29:59","slug":"baswa-acoustical-plaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/materials\/baswa-acoustical-plaster\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Projects Harnessing the Potential of Acoustical Plaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside the realm of concert halls, acoustical treatments have historically been considered as an afterthought in architectural design. However, with increasing research indicating that reverberation time has an important impact on wellness, the ability to learn, speech intelligibility and ultimately, quality of life, acoustical treatments are taking center stage, not only in performance venues but also in commercial and even residential environments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping to create a comfortable environment in even the harshest sound conditions, BASWA Acoustical Plaster systems have been harnessed to deliver premium acoustical environments in high-end commercial, retail and residential spaces. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BASWA acoustic systems\u2019 microscopically porous surfaces, which appear to be solid, are applied onto mineral wool panels,\u201d said Edwin Sellers of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/baswa-acoustic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BASWA acoustic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cHigh frequency sound energy passes through the pores, into the mineral wool, and is then converted into heat energy. Low frequency sound energy vibrates the porous surface diaphragmatically, transforming the sound energy into heat energy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including six different architectural typologies, the following projects reveal just how versatile and effective BASWA Phon acoustical plaster systems are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362522218caringwood2_james_morris_04-1.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362522218caringwood2_james_morris_04-1.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362522218caringwood2_james_morris_04-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362522218caringwood2_james_morris_04-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362522218caringwood2_james_morris_04-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362562994caringwood1_james_morris_05.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362562994caringwood1_james_morris_05.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362562994caringwood1_james_morris_05-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362562994caringwood1_james_morris_05-768x819.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1509362562994caringwood1_james_morris_05-961x1024.jpg 961w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/caring-wood-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Caring Wood<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/macdonald-wright-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macdonald Wright Architects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, United Kingdom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30mm &amp; 70mm BASWA Phon Classic Fine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BASWA<\/b><\/a><b> acoustic<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring Wood by Macdonald Wright Architects is a peaceful private home that completely reimagines the traditional English country house. The lively, sculptural design was imagined to accommodate three generations of the same family under a single roof. The architects worked with BASWA acoustic to skillfully construct a pleasant interior, which boasts an impeccable acoustic environment even amidst busy family life. This year, Caring Wood won the RIBA House of the Year 2017, in addition to several other RIBA awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680224343Grace_Farms_SANAA_7189_c_Iwan_Baan.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680224343Grace_Farms_SANAA_7189_c_Iwan_Baan.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680224343Grace_Farms_SANAA_7189_c_Iwan_Baan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680224343Grace_Farms_SANAA_7189_c_Iwan_Baan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680224343Grace_Farms_SANAA_7189_c_Iwan_Baan-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><b><i><\/i><\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-37354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680222183Grace_Farms_SANAA_1208_c_Dean_Kaufman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680222183Grace_Farms_SANAA_1208_c_Dean_Kaufman.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680222183Grace_Farms_SANAA_1208_c_Dean_Kaufman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680222183Grace_Farms_SANAA_1208_c_Dean_Kaufman-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1444680222183Grace_Farms_SANAA_1208_c_Dean_Kaufman-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/grace-farms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Grace Farms<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/sanaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SANAA Architects<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, New Canaan, CT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 mm BASWA Phon Classic Fine by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>BASWA<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> acoustic<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Grace Farms, SANAA Architects partnered with BASWA acoustic to remedy a series of acoustical concerns that frequently occur in the educational setting. They sought to creative a quiet, productive setting in which classroom lessons would be highly intelligible. In this non-reverberant space, students experience a learning environment that is simultaneously tranquil and stimulating. With this project, BASWA proved the importance of the correlation between acoustics and ease of learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783780AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_19.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783780AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_19.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783780AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_19-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783780AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_19-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783780AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_19-1024x706.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783219AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_09.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783219AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_09.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783219AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_09-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783219AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_09-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1488395783219AIA_Design_Award_2017_Page_09-1024x703.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/carnegie-hall-studio-towers-renovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Carnegie Hall Studio Towers Renovation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/iu-bibliowicz-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lu + Bibliowicz Architects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, New York City, NY<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 mm BASWA Phon Classic Fine by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>BASWA<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> acoustic<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the considered application of acoustics in a state-of-the-art music hall is no surprise, BASWA acoustic is particularly proud of its collaboration on the Carnegie Hall Studio Towers Renovation as a result of the project\u2019s technical sophistication. At Carnegie Hall, BASWA Phon is featured throughout the walls of the practice rooms, allowing for speech intelligibility and the localization of sound, despite surrounding noise levels. Accordingly, Lu + Bibliowicz selected BASWA Phon for its excellent performance in pre-function spaces, fostering acoustically sound environments for thoughtful and intimate conversation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation2.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation2-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation2-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation2-1024x609.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation3.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation3.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation3-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation3-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnionStation3-1024x609.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.som.com\/projects\/denver_union_station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Denver Union Station<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/skidmore-owings-merrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Denver, CO<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 mm BASWA Phon Custom Finish by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>BASWA<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> acoustic<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, it is challenging to imagine how acoustical treatment can be integrated into historical buildings without profoundly altering the building\u2019s existing aesthetic. However, Denver Union Station by SOM \u2014 a Beaux Arts masterpiece on the edge of the city\u2019s central business district \u2014 illustrates how acoustical plaster can be impeccably harnessed to take the performance of period buildings into the 21st century. Mirroring the building\u2019s existing substrate, preserving the original design and even integrating existing trims and molds, BASWA Phon created an enhanced acoustical environment whilst maintaining the spirit and historic intent of this bustling transit hub. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\f<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-1.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"8250\" height=\"6375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-1.jpg 8250w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-1-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-1-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-1-66x50.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8250px) 100vw, 8250px\" \/><\/i><\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-2.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"8250\" height=\"6375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-2.jpg 8250w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-2-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-2-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/San-Antonio-Childrens-Hospital-2-66x50.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8250px) 100vw, 8250px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eypae.com\/client\/christus-health\/childrens-hospital-san-antonio-chosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Santa Rosa Chapel at the Children\u2019s Hospital of San Antonio<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eypae.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EYP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Stanley Beaman &amp; Sears, San Antonio, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30mm BASWA Phon Classic Base by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>BASWA<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> acoustic<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by the therapeutic qualities of water, the Children\u2019s Hospital of San Antonio was imagined to serve the fast-growing pediatric population in South-Central Texas. Emphasizing the linkages between fine-tuned acoustics and human health, BASWA Phon was integrated throughout the spiritual and clinical facilities of the project, in order to create an environment of ease and fluidity. The impeccable acoustic environment allows for speech privacy among patients and their families, confidential communication among staff and tranquil patient rooms that create an optimal setting for respite and recovery. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37373 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188035698allied_madisonpark_369_Crop-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188035698allied_madisonpark_369_Crop-6.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188035698allied_madisonpark_369_Crop-6-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188035698allied_madisonpark_369_Crop-6-768x1094.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188035698allied_madisonpark_369_Crop-6-719x1024.jpg 719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\f<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37374 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188028494allied_madisonpark_187x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188028494allied_madisonpark_187x.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188028494allied_madisonpark_187x-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188028494allied_madisonpark_187x-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188028494allied_madisonpark_187x-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1508188028494allied_madisonpark_187x-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/eleven-madison-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Eleven Madison Park<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/allied-works-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allied Works Architecture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, New York City, NY<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30mm BASWA Phon Classic Fine by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>BASWA<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> acoustic<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant patrons are all too familiar with the experience of being unable to hear the person sitting 2-feet across from them. However, at Eleven Madison Park, Allied Works Architecture worked with BASWA acoustic to firmly address the importance of acoustical treatment in the busy restaurant setting. With a focus on executing an environment for gracious hospitality and extraordinary culinary experience, the architects selected BASWA Phon for its unique ability to manipulate reverberation time, creating a calm, welcoming setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-3.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"6689\" height=\"4243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-3.jpg 6689w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-3-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-3-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-3-1024x650.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6689px) 100vw, 6689px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-37332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-4.jpg\" alt=\"BASWA Phon\" width=\"6544\" height=\"4476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-4.jpg 6544w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-4-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-4-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vault-House-4-1024x700.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6544px) 100vw, 6544px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/vault-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Vault House<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/johnston-marklee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Johnston Marklee<\/a>, Oxnard, CA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mm BASWA Phon Classic Fine by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baswana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>BASWA<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> acoustic<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, acoustical treatments in the residential setting have oftentimes been viewed as unimportant when compared to aesthetics. However, with ever-growing research in the field of acoustics \u2014 which draws direct linkages between acoustics, human health and productivity \u2014 acoustical plaster within the home is more prominent than ever. Responding to growing demand, BASWA Phon delivers a premium acoustical environment while also mastering a sought-after minimalist aesthetic. The Vault House by Johnston Marklee is a beautifully executed project that emphasizes the importance of residential acoustic health. The architects used BASWA acoustic\u2019s sound absorption technology to reduce reverberation time and dampen noise and distraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above precedents illustrate how high-performing acoustic systems can be integrated into a variety of interior spaces with minimal impact on the aesthetic qualities of each architectural environment. With the right technical properties, material combinations and detailing, architects can boost the health and wellbeing of their clients through acoustic design \u2014 without compromising on visual impact. If you require further information on acoustic conditions for your next project, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/baswa-acoustic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the experts at BASWA acoustic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and they can help you find an optimal design solution.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BASWA Phon acoustical plaster enhances wellbeing in every architectural typology. 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