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Acoustic Design

See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how acoustical design contributes to our integrated design practice.

Our acousticians work collaboratively with clients and design teams to achieve outcomes integrated with building siting, architectural form, materials, production equipment, and systems.

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Perforated façade on a large two-story building in Sacramento. Perforated white metal scrim on the exterior shades from the sun. First floor open to the street with full glass windows.
  • SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center

Transformative Commitment to Community

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View from the back of wooden wall oval auditorium with 4 musicians on stage and 2 people seated in the audience
  • University of Nevada, Reno University Arts Building

Varied Arts Spaces Support a Vibrant Arts Community

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Campus plaza at Oberlin College seen from top of the stairs looking down to walkway under 4th floor skywalk
  • OBERLIN COLLEGE+CONSERVATORY

Expanding Arts Facilities for the Future

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Capitol Theatre interior viewed from stage looking out to audience gallery and balcony. Faux facades along walls
  • Capitol Theatre Restoration

Modernizing a Beloved Atmospheric Theater

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Front entrance of concrete and glass geometric addition to the historic dome temple at Case Western Reserve University
  • Case Western Reserve University Maltz Performing Arts Center

New Arts Center Complements Historic Temple

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Designing with Empathy for Dignity

Even though justice and healthcare designers deliver different building types, the process through which they are delivered has more commonalities than differences.

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gymnasium at middle school with colorful panels along upper wall and blue padded mats laid on the ground around the children

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All the Design Elements We Cannot See

Pulling back the curtain on holistic building performance reveals how one school district used data to improve air quality and maximize taxpayer dollars.

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Dramatic Transformation at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Designed by DLR Group, the recently opened John and Richanda Rhoden Arts Center offers state-of-the-art enhancements to the historic structure.

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Multistory stone building with copper toned awning extending from center over glass door. Sunshade, left, in front of windows

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DLR Group Selected for Performing Arts Design at Two California Colleges

New facilities will provide modern environments for performing arts and music students at two higher education institutions.

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Associate | Acoustic Designer Omaha

Stephanie Ahrens

"As a young professional, I truly feel like in the firm is investing in me. My mentors have given me room to learn and the opportunity to work within my passion of evidence-based design within acoustics."

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Jonathan Hopkins
Queries? Please contact: Jonathan Hopkins, Acoustics Leader
Email 917-281-3202
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