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The Ronald Reagan Building was constructed on the last
available space in the Federal Triangle area of Washington
D.C. The food court in this building was designed by
the GSA architect with a high dome ceiling surrounded
by a flat ceiling surface with vaulted sky- lights.
 The
architect realized that this unique design, which includes
hard reflective surfaces all around, coupled with the
parabolic affect of the dome, would create an undesirable
acoustical environment. He was concerned with the ambient
noise level and reverberation levels within the dining
facility would be excessive.
A layout was designed and Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
was called onto the job site. The first acoustical treatment
that was installed was a series of AlphaSorb™
Fabric Wrapped Hanging Baffles; these were installed
in a radius pattern around the center of the dome. From
there other AlphaSorb™
Fabric Wrapped Wall Panels were flush mounted to
the ceilings with Z Clips around the perimeter of the
room.
The GSA architect’s goal for both an aesthetically
and acoustically pleasing dining facility was reached
and today this is one of the busiest food courts in
all of Washington D.C. The early planning by the architect
along with the quality products and professional installation
offered by Acoustical Solutions, Inc., continues to
provide an environment that is both acoustically comfortable
and pleasing to the eye.
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