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Inspiring Acoustics Acoustics are no longer an afterthought, as design teams seek sound solutions that are functional, flexible, and environmentally friendly. WORDS BY RACHEL COON

We’ve all been there—in the office on an important call, desperately trying to drown out the workspace cacophony so we can hear the person on the other end. “People don’t necessarily understand the physics behind acoustics because you can’t see them, but everyone knows bad acoustics,” says Rob Cooke, managing director of Primacoustic, a top acoustic solutions company for more than 20 years. While acoustics have not always been at the forefront of design conversations, modern spaces are considering sound in innovative ways.

Primacoustic offers beams in four wood-grain style finishes.

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