The Urban Science Building is a £58 million commitment by The University of Newcastle to lead international research into digitally enabled Urban Sustainability. The flagship of the University’s Science Central site, the building is a living laboratory dedicated to the aim of making urban centres more sustainable for future generations.
Soundis were involved in two key areas, mainly the five storey atrium entrance area, as well as the purpose built 297 seater Lecture Theatre. Both spaces posed challenges in how to control reverberation times, improve sound absorption performance levels and therefore the quality of sound in each space. Working closely with the Client’s requirements, the Architect’s specification and the Main Contractor’s works programme.