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New Houston Theater Limits Noise Intrusion With BILCO’s Acoustical Smoke Vents
Project Snapshot
- The $35 million renovation of a former storage warehouse extends across 66,850 square feet. It includes a new addition and 3 separate stages. The largest venue has 251 seats. Maximum occupancy among the 3 stages is 606.
- Each stage is unique at The Gordy, but the overriding theme is intimacy. Having showgoers feeling connected to the design facility was an important part of the design intent.
BILCO Products
- Acoustical smoke vents prevent noise intrusion from exterior surroundings while providing the security of automatic venting.
- BILCO’s smoke vents feature an industry-high STC 50 and OITC 46 sound rating and are found in many theaters and performing arts venues.
Located in the heart of downtown Houston, architects faced the challenge to curb exterior noises. Seven acoustical smoke vents limit noise intrusion from the exterior and carry STC and OITC sound ratings.
BILCO’s acoustical smoke vents are widely used in concert halls, theaters and other interior applications that require limiting noise from the outside. They also include the standard smoke vent properties that help firefighters bring a fire under control by removing smoke, heat and gases from a burning building.
“We spent a lot of time researching and designing the envelope of the performance space. With the acoustical hatches, you will not hear rain, you won’t hear traffic. With a regular smoke hatch, you will hear sirens and other external noises.”
Bruno Cardenas, Charcoalblue
