Media Works, Christchurch

MediaWorks’s initial attraction to the recently completed Three35 building designed by Architects Jasmax was the prospect of increasing the visibility and perceived transparency of their work. Studios and open plan work zones are arranged adjacent to or facing the public footpath in view of passers-by. Without a traditional suspended ceiling, Marshall Day acoustic consultants asked Asona to develop a solution to create linear white acoustic Baffle Beams, direct fixed between the concrete ceiling bays that, once installed, blended seamlessly, into the architect’s aesthetic vision whilst controlling the unwanted reverberation. Asona manufactures its acoustic Baffle Beams in New Zealand from high density non-combustible glass fibre core wrapped in Sonatex™ a 2 ply glass mat composite facing that is cut and folded to give a clean frameless look. The beams are affixed to the ceiling by being glued and friction fitted into corresponding tissue wrapped C channel which has been screwed to the ceiling. The beams are supplied in standard white, black, grey and wood-grain, other options including fabric wrapped and PU wood-print veneers are available. Architects: Jasmax.     Manufactured & supplied by: Asona Limited