Speech Ease is comprised of a dedicated group of registered Speech Pathologists, delivering specialised assessment; teaching in speech, language, literacy, social skills; and listening practices for children and families.
With the success of their central North Melbourne location, Speech Ease sought to expand their operations and open a new office in Williams Landing, just southeast of the city.
Speech Ease hired specialist healthcare fit-out company ‘Clinics by Design’ for the design and construct of their new office space. Senior Project Manager, Kostas Stefanidis, and Project Design Coordinator, Kristy Bideleux, were tasked with overseeing this project from start to finish. The office would need to house a reception desk and waiting area, seven private patient meetings rooms, and areas for staff amenities.
The aesthetic brief for the interior was to deliver a contemporary but approachable design, given the space would be frequented by both professionals and children. Privacy, patient confidentiality and speech intelligibility would also need to be factored into the design, strengthening the need for an appropriate acoustic environment.
Kristy and Kostas chose Acoufelt’s 24mm ‘Circle’ acoustic ceiling Clouds, dotted around the reception and waiting area in a selection of solid colors: ‘Carrot’, ‘Wasabi’, ‘Butter’ and ‘Peacock’, ‘White’ and ‘Pistachio’. The bold mix of colors and round shapes add a youthful vibrancy to the space, as well as offering a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.60.
Kristy tells Acoufelt, “We chose the ceiling clouds for two main reasons. Firstly, acoustics are extremely important to us in any medical environment, especially when it comes to discussing personal details. The other reason was the aesthetic appeal. As a children’s clinic, we needed bright colors, and the wide spectrum of colors that Acoufelt had on offer helped us to deliver on our design vision”. Kristy also added that she was “extremely happy with the service received by Acoufelt during the entire process”, and that the “client absolutely loves the final result.”
Designed for targeted acoustic control, our clouds utilize their generous surface area to effectively manage sound, creating environments where clarity and comfort reign.
Imagine the difference as unwanted noise dissipates, replaced by a sense of calm and focus. Whether you select from our refined standard shapes or collaborate with us to create custom designs, each Cloud is engineered to deliver exceptional acoustic performance and visual appeal.
