Restaurant ceiling with acoustic panel treatment integrated into modern NYC design with fabric baffles between pendant lights by DIG Design
Acoustic Control in High-End Hospitality Design

A common complaint in modern hospitality is noise. While a “buzz” is desirable, clamor is not. In high-end projects like Tabernacle Steakhouse, acoustic engineering is as important as the visual aesthetic.

Restaurant ceiling with acoustic panel treatment integrated into modern NYC design with fabric baffles between pendant lights by DIG Design
Acoustic ceiling baffles integrated seamlessly with pendant lighting in NYC restaurant design.
p>We utilize acoustic solutions that blend seamlessly into the design. This includes fabric-wrapped panels disguised as art, baffled ceilings that mimic architectural beams, and banquettes upholstered in sound-absorbing velvet or leather.

NYC restaurant booth seating with high upholstered backs creating natural sound barriers and felt wall panels framed as art by DIG Design
High-back booths and upholstered wall panels serve double duty as acoustic treatment and design.

Achieving the right NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating requires precise calculation during the “Construction Documents” phase. By modeling sound travel, we ensure that conversation remains intimate at the table, even when the restaurant is at full capacity.

Intimate NYC restaurant dining nook with curved banquette, padded ceiling inset and soft furnishings for acoustic control by DIG Interior Design
Curved banquettes and padded ceiling insets create intimate, acoustically comfortable dining nooks.
Before and after restaurant acoustic treatment showing hard surface loud space transformed with textile wall panels rugs and upholstered seating in NYC
Strategic acoustic treatment transforms a loud NYC restaurant into a comfortable dining environment.
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