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“Without question, the acoustics in the auditorium are vastly improved as well.”

“Installing the ULTIMA TEMPLOK is the exact same process as installing any suspended ceiling system. Our client benefits from the energy savings and there’s no increase in labor costs for the installation,”

““It was important to us that we provide them with peace of mind.””

“Based on our own experience, we’ll have no problem recommending the system to clients. For a clean, contemporary look, it’s the way to go.”

“We also liked the modularity of the system,” he adds, “because it eliminates much of the guesswork for the installer in terms of where to place the lights, sprinklers and such. It’s much more predictable, which means fewer problems for the contractor.”

“We really liked the clean, modern look of the system,” he states. “Compared to a traditional ceiling system, it is far less busy. And, because of the size of the panels and their fine-textured surface, most visitors don’t even realize it’s an acoustical ceiling.”

“Our old offices had a lot of hard surfaces, including a drywall ceiling, so there was not much auditory privacy,” he says. “The new ceiling makes a big difference, both in terms of privacy and the overall noise level.”

““Because of the height, you would never know it was a metal ceiling,” says Fleming. “It looks very handsome and elegant, and it gave us a nice transition from the real wood ceiling to the new lobby/atrium ceiling.””

““We wanted the space to look great and control sound at the same time,” Tarves adds. “The TECTUM DESIGNART panels accomplished that by combining aesthetics and acoustics.””

““The efficacy of the panels was quickly evident. You could hear the difference as each panel was installed.”

“Anything we could do to lower energy use and cost was critical to this project,” said Runshaw. “The energy saving ceilings are supporting our responsibility to using taxpayer dollars responsibly, our commitment to protecting the planet, and our mission to bring visitors closer to nature in a way they will always remember.”

“You can absolutely notice the difference with the addition of the ceiling tiles, especially now that we’ve finetuned controls,” said Runshaw. “It feels like a whole new building. We’re consistently hitting our marks for where we want to be temperature-wise. And by saving energy and lowering operating costs we’re mitigating the impact of unpredictable capacity charges on taxpayer contributions.”

“There wasn’t a question we were going with Ultima® Templok® from Armstrong. As a nature center, we are eco-minded. As a nonprofit facility, we are stewards of tax-payer dollars. We took the opportunity of this renovation to introduce energy saving ceilings and benefit from the reduced energy consumption and an upfront tax credit.”

“The most important thing for us was that the restaurant remain open,” says Bangera. “So, this worked out perfectly for us.”

“The noise level is significantly down,” says Bangera. “There’s still noise. It’s not too quiet. It’s just that now people can talk.”

““The space was full and acoustically it was very comfortable,” said Lagerquist. “We weren’t hearing a lot of reverberation, and you were able to talk intelligibly to the person next to you.””

““This is a high-profile design,” said Rokke. “These are not your standard square or rectangular ceiling panels. Measuring and cutting all the angles takes time in the field, but with the AXIOM trim being cut to size in advance by the manufacturer, that saved a lot of time and helped make sure that the ceiling clouds in the inner circle and the ceiling clouds in the outer circle were the same size.””

““There was a cost savings over real wood,” he said, “and the Bourbon Cherry finish that we chose for the panels aligned with the color of the Western Red Cedar we already had in the building.””

“The whole dining experience changed,” Titter states. “No longer are the servers or diners overwhelmed by noise. The panels turned out to be a quick, easy, and efficient way to absorb sound without having to make any major changes. And, the fact that they could be installed without having to close the restaurant was a bonus.”

“They wanted a “wow” factor and this provided that for them.”

“The drawings that PROJECTWORKS provided showing the position of each panel and color helped greatly. We weren’t left to scratch our heads as to where all the parts and pieces went,”

“The new ceiling has greatly improved the appearance of the room,” states co-owner, Dore Photis. “More importantly, we've gotten great feedback from patrons, who have definitely noticed the difference.”

“Our intent was to create a variety of spaces including exposed structure, open plan, and private office in order to showcase effective acoustical solutions in each type of space. We believe there’s a great deal of value in it for clients because they can see a real installation instead of just a photo and a sample.”

“Armstrong World Industries, the manufacturer of the CASTWORKS GRG, was chosen to design and install the ceiling and did an absolutely fabulous job.”

“It turned out to be a very valuable service. We would have been very hesitant to try it without them.”