project at a glance
Client: Multiplex
Contract Type: Design, Supply and Install
Isolation Solution: Box-in-box Isolation
Products Used: Custom high-performance seismically restrained spring mounts, Bridge-grade rubber bearing isolators, High-deflection and Lightweight floating floor systems & Resilient wall ties and Ceiling hangers
Developing a performing arts centre directly above an existing underground rail network, Edith Cowan University (ECU) required a highly engineered solution to mitigate ground-borne noise and vibration. With performance, rehearsal, practice, and recording spaces all needing exceptional acoustic control, it was critical to ensure that vibrations from the adjacent rail tunnels and surrounding infrastructure did not impact the functionality or user experience of the new facility.
To address this, Embelton engineers designed and delivered a bespoke box-in-box isolation system, where each internal space is fully decoupled from the main building structure using high-performance vibration isolators across the floor, walls, and ceiling. This approach eliminates rigid connections, significantly reducing the transmission of vibration and noise while creating an optimal acoustic environment for both performers and audiences. As the largest engineering project in Embelton’s history, the system represents a state-of-the-art solution in vibration isolation.
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