Acoustic Curtains for Guildhall School of Music
Floor-to-ceiling acoustic curtains and panels for performance and practice spaces
Acoustic curtains and bespoke panels installed across ensemble and practice rooms in a £90m redevelopment
Location
Barbican, London, UK
Sector
Education
Scale
Multi-room acoustic installation
Scope
Design, manufacture and installation
Products
Acoustic curtains, acoustic panels, blinds
Stakeholders
Guildhall School of Music, project team
Location
Barbican, London, UK
Sector
Education
Scale
Multi-room acoustic installation
Scope
Design, manufacture and installation
Products
Acoustic curtains, acoustic panels, blinds
Clients
Guildhall School of Music, project team
The Challenge
This project formed part of a major redevelopment within a leading performing arts institution.
Performance and practice spaces required acoustic control without compromising usability or visual quality.
Curtains needed to deliver sound absorption while remaining easy to operate, despite their size and weight.
The solution also had to integrate with stage and rehearsal environments, supporting both performance and day-to-day use.
Maintaining consistency across multiple rooms while meeting high acoustic standards was critical.
System Design
Floor-to-ceiling acoustic curtains were installed across ensemble and practice rooms.
Bespoke free-standing acoustic panels were also introduced to support stage and rehearsal environments.
Integration
The systems were designed to work within performance spaces.
- Curtains integrated into stage and rehearsal layouts
- Panels positioned to complement acoustic requirements
Bespoke Engineering
Curtains required careful design due to their weight and scale.
Specialist calculations ensured they could be hand-drawn while maintaining acoustic performance.
Fabric & Performance
Material selection focused on acoustic control and usability.
- Sound absorption within performance spaces
- Maintained flexibility for different room configurations
Delivery & Installation
The Outcome
The completed installation provides effective acoustic control across performance and practice spaces.
Curtains and panels support sound absorption while allowing flexibility in how rooms are used.
Despite their scale, the curtains remain easy to operate, supporting daily use by staff and students.
The result is a practical solution that enhances both performance quality and usability.
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