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July 26, 2023

Interior photography with improved acoustics

A workplace designed for comfort, clarity, and focus

For marketing purposes, I photographed the interior of this commercial unit. The client wanted the workspaces to feel homely and for speech intelligibility to be significantly improved. Ceiling panels, acoustic fabrics, and a new type of wall covering provide a noticeable improvement in acoustics.

From measurements and analysis to tailored advice with revitalisation

In 2021, I already wrote about my earlier collaborations with Bright αw (alpha value). This company measures, analyses, and advises on how speech intelligibility can be optimised in both residential and commercial spaces. Visit the Bright αw website to see how the company has approached various projects and to learn what else it can offer.

Camouflaged elements

When I retouch photos, I know I’ve done a good job if viewers don’t notice that anything has changed. I feel that same kind of subtle appreciation when discovering functional elements within interiors. Artwork on the wall gains a second purpose, and panels used on walls or ceilings not only influence the atmosphere but also improve acoustics. Like retouched photos, these elements often go unnoticed by passers-by—quietly doing their work in the background.

Interior photo of a commercial space with a homely atmosphere.
Interior photo of a commercial space with a homely atmosphere.
Detail shot of cotton wall covering.
Detail shot of cotton wall covering.
Interior photo of a workspace with acoustic panels mounted on the wall.
Interior photo of a workspace with acoustic panels mounted on the wall.
Detail shot of a kitchenette with a sound-absorbing felt layer to optimise acoustics.
Detail shot of a kitchenette with a sound-absorbing felt layer to optimise acoustics.
Interior photo with cotton wall covering: visually distinctive and highly effective for acoustics.
Interior photo with cotton wall covering: visually distinctive and highly effective for acoustics.
Detail shot of wall covering near a window frame: applying the cotton is a demanding task.
Detail shot of wall covering near a window frame: applying the cotton is a demanding task.
Interior photo of a commercial space with an area for exercise.
Interior photo of a commercial space with an area for exercise.
Detail shot of a felt fixture designed to minimise reverberation.
Detail shot of a felt fixture designed to minimise reverberation.
Measuring equipment used to assess reverberation time for evaluating the revitalisation.
Measuring equipment used to assess reverberation time for evaluating the revitalisation.