Hospital Services Hub uses textured acoustic finishes
Project Information
Location: Hobart, Australia
Products used: Zen Embossed Panel, EchoPanel® Palace, EchoPanel® 12mm, Focus Chain
Designer: Francis Burne
Installer: SHAPE
Date: 2024
Photography: Anjie Blair
SHAPE The Hospital Services Hub as designed by Francis Burne and installed by SHAPE, provides healthcare staff with a new flexible, dynamic, cohesive and adaptable workplace. The incorporation of natural light, warm tones, textures and acoustic panels created an energetic, open and inviting space to collaborate.
Numerous quiet rooms and meeting rooms feature embossed acoustic panels Zen in Blush (487), Wine (269) and Mushroom (454). They offer peaceful, comfortable and private alcoves fit for individual or group work.
“We love the Woven Image arcs and archway details in blush on the acoustic panels and upholstery” - Francis Burne
The main work zones are equally welcoming, as colour, texture and an inviting ambience flows cohesively throughout the workspace. A prominent theme of curves saw EchoPanel® Palace in Blush (487) and Wine (269) defining meeting pods alongside the complementary arches and archways of acoustic fabric Focus Chain, while increasing the sound dampening benefits. Furthermore, EchoPanel® 12mm was installed as workstation partitions to help provide acoustic control in the more dynamic areas of the office.
Colours were injected strategically across 6 levels of the Argyle Street Building. A subtle variation provides a sense of identity to each floor, while a warm colour palette gave a consistent and familiar feel as occupants move through the building. These thoughtful inclusions landed the client a cozy, home-like workplace.