There are no two absolutely identical projects. Each order, to one degree or another, requires an original solution. Sometimes, under the pressure of circumstances, bold technical ideas are born that push the boundaries of familiar ideas.
To prove this, here is a case study from the Saint-Gobain business unit of Ecophon, which convincingly proves that there are no desperate situations.
Scene
The All-Russian Children's Center "Orlyonok", a popular children's resort on the Black Sea coast in the Krasnodar Territory, was founded more than half a century ago. At first, it was a tent pioneer camp, which gradually turned into a unique sports, recreation and creative complex for the younger generation. Every year "Orlyonok" receives thousands of teenagers not only from Russia, but from all over the world. On an area of more than 200 hectares, buildings for several pioneer camps, educational and cultural and entertainment buildings were built. The central building of this wonderful children's health resort of the town was even awarded the State Prize for Architecture in 1970.
How it was
Today "Eaglet" continues to develop. Several years ago, on the territory of the center, right on the seashore, an amphitheater was built - an impressive building with a domed roof, intended for various events: conferences, concerts, competitions and representative congresses. During the process of technical equipment of the hall, it became clear that the dome in the main hall causes a multiple echo effect, a large signal delay and high reverberation, which impairs the audibility and intelligibility of speech, and also creates background noise. At the initiative of the supplier of sound equipment, an authoritative acoustics specialist from St. Petersburg (LLC "Group of Companies Dune"), Valery Spravtsev performed an acoustic calculation, on the basis of which he recommended the use of Ecophon sound-absorbing products. Scientifically placed ceiling panels have been proven to optimize the frequency response of the reverberation time and thus provide an impeccable sound environment in the hall.
“When choosing sound absorbers for the amphitheater in Orlyonok, the acoustical characteristics and safety of the products were primarily taken into account,” explains Valeriy Spravtsev, “Ecophon panels have the best performance in all positions. They perfectly absorb noise and, at the same time, are environmentally, hygienic and fireproof. In addition, Ecophon products have other important advantages, among which are stylish design, manufacturability and good moisture resistance. Free-hanging panels not only provide excellent acoustics in the "Orlyonka" amphitheater, but due to their excellent reflective ability they maintain the overall light and festive atmosphere in the hall."
