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FEATURE

renovation

A spirit of sharing and connection is conveyed
by large windows looking into the studios. The
kitchen area, with its large island, is designed to
host events.

Canada's first satellite. Bleacher seating allows teams to work in a

textures, and finishes of the control room were completely redone.

reflective space away from their desks. The space also promotes

"We brought expertise in soundproofing to this project, as well

open-air meetings and musical performances, as does the open

as notions of intimacy," noted Moreau. "We are experienced in

staircase that ascends one level.

condominium construction, so the idea of building small boxes

Under the mezzanine, the repair and transformation of instruments is carried out in an open workshop area. Once dark

within a large box, while designing acoustically independent parts,
is one of our strengths."

and gloomy, the MXMA team transformed the space into a

That expertise was also applied to the construction of La Haci-

bright and lively place by integrating new windows that over-

enda's ceilings, using springs to absorb vibration, and in the design

look a terrace to the south. In addition to providing an abun-

of air-conditioning and heating systems that are extremely discreet

dance of natural light, they offer views of the historic building,

and quiet. Despite an abundance of concrete beams and low ceil-

also visible from the bleachers, like a window on the past of a

ings, Newsam and MXMA overcame the building's technical chal-

great era for the sound industry.

lenges in order to provide La Hacienda with a truly unique sound
studio. CA

SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING NEW

To stay within budget when selecting materials, Moreau decided
to retain as much of the building's existing concrete flooring as
possible, which had previously been covered with linoleum tiles.
Varnished chipboard panels cover the bleachers and stairs, evoking the complexity of wood instruments. Several of the old RCA
recording-studio doors were recovered as a design statement, while
modern architectural solutions revamped the Victor Room, the
building's original studio. In addition to new acoustic walls, floors,
and ceilings, each room was designed to contain sound and to insulate other tenants of the building against it. Additionally, the shape,
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The Architect
Linking Public, Private
Sound Studio Hits Chord
Cornell's Tech Campus Aims For Net Zero
Brewhouse Cuts Water Consumption
Under The Dome With The Titans
Artful Zinc Clads Specialty School
Smart-Tinting Glass Dazzles Prospective Tenants
Complex Features Daylight, Energy Efficiency
'Steeling' Conversation To LED
Connecting The Community
Museum Showcases Oregon Maritime History
Tackling Noise In Healthcare Settings
Building Technology Products
Showcase
Index
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Commercial Architecture January 2018 - Brewhouse Cuts Water Consumption
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Commercial Architecture January 2018 - Under The Dome With The Titans
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Commercial Architecture January 2018 - Smart-Tinting Glass Dazzles Prospective Tenants
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Commercial Architecture January 2018 - Complex Features Daylight, Energy Efficiency
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