Marble Bar – Acoustics Report

Convergent Technologies provided all room acoustics, noise and vibration control consulting for this 750-occupant live venue nightclub. Designed to meet a variety of music types, the club includes a dance floor, seating areas, billiard room, and support facilities. Design schedule included involvement in design development and construction documents preparation. Responsibilities included review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration control. Convergent Technologies developed acoustical criteria for noise levels, sound isolation, room acoustical finishes, and floor slab vibration properties throughout the facility. Space plan included a nightclub space equipped with a high-output audio-reinforcement system to support live and DJ playback events. Design challenges included the specification of adequate room finishes to properly treat the open areas that are involved with the aforementioned audio system.

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: 2fortyone Architects/ K.Lechleiter Architect

CONSTRUCTION COST: $800,000

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8,000 gross square feet