University of Kansas and Kansas State Band Rooms

Robert Mahoney, Robert Mahoney & Associates, Boulder, CO
The design of both these spaces utilize DiffusorBlox®, Golden Pyramids™ and FRG Omniffusors™. They were completed almost simultaneously.

"Emporia State University is part of the State University system of Kansas. The project is the Addition and Remodel to Beach Music Hall on the campus of Emporia State University. Diffusorblox and various other RPG ceiling products were used in both the Vocal Rehearsal and Instrumental Rehearsal rooms. Each room is just under 5,000 sf in area. The Diffusorblox were chosen because they provided a high degree of diffusion, a modest amount of low frequency absorption in an assembly that also served as a bearing wall and a shear wall. By combining so many functions in a single product we were able to advance the project schedule and simplify the coordination among the trades."

"Murphy Hall is located on the Lawerence campus of the University of Kansas. The project is a Remodel and Addition to the existing facility. The palette of diffusing and absorbing products was attractive in this application for similar reasons: consolidation of many functions, acoustical, structural, etc. Other considerations were the necessity of accommodating the entire University of Kansas band in a single space, and to provide durability and longevity in the rehearsal area, that sees a lot of movement of instruments, stands, chairs, etc. and therefore is subject to considerable wear and tear."