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News Release from: Rockfon | Subject: Ceiling products
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 September 2006
Design and style scale new heights with
Rockfon
Rockfon products were specified in construction of brand new conference centre in Aviemore.
Originally opened in 2004, the MacDonald's Aviemore Highland Resort Hotel is situated in the Cairngorms National Park at the foot of the mountains A recent redevelopment of the hotel has seen the construction of a brand new conference centre, boasting state of the art leisure and conference facilities
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 7 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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For the ceilings, over 3,000sq m of Rockfon products were specified by architects, The Fletcher Joseph Partnership, including Rockfon Sonar Monolith Rockfon Lunar and Dekor.
Sonar was installed in the arena area, the swimming and leisure facilities, which include a sauna and steam room, and in the luxury spa area.
In these areas, being non hygroscopic and providing excellent moisture resistance was a prerequisite and Sonar was the ideal solution, offering moisture resistance of up to 100% humidity.
The attractive white matt painted surface enables a crisp, clean appearance and high light reflection.
In the 650-seat arena, one of the most important considerations was the control of sound pollution, and Rockfon Sonar offered the required high sound absorption and acoustic control.
Additionally, being a public venue, fire resistance was a priority.
Rockfon Sonar high density ceiling is made from 100% stone wool and thus meets and exceeds all the legislation set down for fire resistance.
"Certain regulations with this specific project had to be accounted for and this included the fire resistant properties of the ceiling material," comments Brian Williamson of ceiling contractors, PFP.
"The Rockfon portfolio provided this, and with the company representatives consistently on hand to provide advice and support, the project was finished smoothly and quickly".
The result is a range of specialist ceilings that meet all necessary regulations and requirements for acoustic, fire and humidity control, as well as the aesthetic demands of the client.
According to architect, Derek Gannon of Fletcher Joseph, the Rockfon products more than adequately suited the purpose.
"The project was very successful," he says.
"We are very happy with the Rockfon product range, finding it very easy to use and install and we shall be using the ceilings in future projects that we undertake.".
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