Atrium & shared space acoustics: bring people together
A place to arrive, meet or pause between activities. Atriums, corridors and shared spaces connect more than rooms – they connect the people who use them.
Explore acoustic solutions that bring sound absorption and character into communal areas. Create striking wall compositions with the angled forms of Silent Board Flex, introduce ceiling rafts overhead or use DAMPA Space to create smaller places to work within a larger room.
Open spaces. A welcoming sound.
A conversation in passing. Footsteps through a corridor. People gathering before the next activity. Atriums and shared spaces bring many everyday sounds together.
High ceilings and large areas of glass, concrete or other hard surfaces can allow sound to linger and travel through the space. Introducing sound absorption helps reduce reverberation, making these areas more comfortable for conversation and everyday use.
Whether it is an arrival area, a busy corridor or an open place to meet, acoustic solutions can become part of the architecture while preserving the room’s open character.
Give the wall an unexpected rhythm
Turn a corridor wall or an open shared area into a visual feature with Silent Board Flex. Its angled forms can be combined into striking compositions, creating changes in direction and a rhythm that draws the eye along the wall.
Explore a repeating pattern or mix the elements for a more unexpected arrangement. Each composition brings sound absorption into the space, combining acoustic function with a distinctive expression.
Use a single colour to highlight the shapes, or introduce contrasting colours to emphasise the individual elements.
Turn tall walls into acoustic features
In atriums and other high-ceilinged spaces, acoustic solutions can extend beyond eye level. Large wall surfaces offer room to introduce sound absorption at a scale that complements the architecture.
Arrange Silent Board panels closely side by side or stack them vertically to create an acoustic feature across a larger wall area. Build a regular composition that follows the room’s lines, with colours and finishes that blend in or stand out.
For a dedicated full-wall acoustic system, contact us to discuss your project. These solutions are supplied directly through project sales and are not available to order in the webshop.
DAMPA Space: A room in the room
Give an open shared area an additional purpose with DAMPA Space. Its integrated desk and fold-out acoustic panels create a smaller setting for individual work within the larger room.
Use it for a task between lessons, a temporary workstation or a place to sit down with a laptop. The panels provide acoustic and visual screening when open and fold back against the wall when not in use.
It is a flexible way to introduce places to work along the edges of an atrium, a wide corridor or a communal area, while keeping the surrounding space open.
Frequently asked questions
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Why can sound linger in atriums and open shared spaces?
Atriums often combine high ceilings with large areas of glass, concrete and other reflective surfaces. Sound reflects between these surfaces, creating reverberation that can make conversations and everyday activity harder to distinguish.
Sound-absorbing wall panels and ceiling rafts help reduce these reflections. The amount and placement needed depend on the room’s size, layout, materials and use.
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Can acoustic panels cover a large or tall wall?
Yes. Silent Board panels can be arranged closely side by side or stacked vertically to form a larger acoustic composition.
We also offer dedicated full-wall acoustic systems through direct project sales. These are not available to order in the webshop. Contact us to discuss the options and installation requirements for your project.
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What makes Silent Board Flex different from Silent Board?
Silent Board Flex uses angled forms to create depth and changes in direction across the wall. Combine the elements in repeating patterns or varied arrangements to create a distinctive acoustic feature.
It brings sound absorption and visual expression together, with different formats and colour options.
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Are metal acoustic solutions suitable for busy corridors and shared spaces?
Metal provides a robust, durable surface, making it a practical choice for acoustic products in frequently used areas. Our different solutions combine sound absorption with this durability, bringing acoustic function and design into everyday circulation and gathering spaces.
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What information should we send when enquiring about a project?
Photos, approximate room dimensions and a floor plan, if available, are a useful starting point. Let us know how the space is used, where you are considering acoustic products and whether there is existing acoustic treatment.
With this information, we can help you explore relevant DAMPA products, dimensions, finishes and installation requirements.
Do you have any questions?
From a striking wall composition to a full-wall acoustic solution, we are happy to help you explore the options for your atrium, corridor or shared space.
Contact us with questions about our products, dimensions, finishes or installation. For larger projects, get in touch to discuss our dedicated wall systems.
