Sor Amfi in Norway is one of the best examples in Europe of a local authority sports centre. Designed by Asplan Viak architects for the Arendal Municipality, it is part of the Arendal sports park and located next to the Sam Eyde high school which also uses the facilities. It comprises a multi-purpose sports hall, for up to 3000 spectators, with separate gymnastics and tennis halls and many other facilities.
This 13,200 sqm building is also one of the largest projects where Troldtekt acoustic panels have been specified to help create a high performance and comfortable environment. Attention to acoustics is very important in sports buildings which can easily suffer from the exaggerated echoes reflected off the hard wall and floor surfaces or off the water in swimming-pools.
This project is also interesting because the A2 panel has been used in the areas with stricter fire regulations, such as hallways and other means of escape. The advantage is that it looks exactly the same as the normal panel, which means that the two types could be installed without compromising the aesthetics or the acoustics.
Troldtekt panels are widely specified throughout the UK to improve acoustics in many different projects, such as schools, leisure facilities, swimming pools, commercial and public buildings. The panels are made from 100% natural wood fibres. Their benefits include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability.
Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Their sustainability was recently recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept.
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