Chris Day

Contact Details

+64 9 379 7822
+64 9 309 3540

Auckland

PO Box 5811

Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141

84 Symonds Street

Grafton, Auckland 1010

New Zealand

Contact information
Tel: 
+64 9 379 7822
Fax: 
+64 9 309 3540
Email: 
auckland [at] marshallday [dot] co [dot] nz
 

Chris Day

Christopher Day, is a founding partner of Marshall Day Acoustics based in the Auckland Office.

Originally from Australia, Chris settled in New Zealand in 1981 after a one year 'break' sailing the south pacific. Chris has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Monash University, Melbourne.  His engineering background formed a complimentary relationship with Harold Marshall's architectural skills which has helped shape the direction of the company. 

35 years in acoustics has seen Chris build up a wide range of experience in both building acoustics and environmental noise.  His specialist interests have become acoustics for the performing arts and transportation noise.  Chris has been involved with a number of major international projects including the Orange County Performing Arts Centre, the Academy of Music Philadelphia, and the Philharmonie de Paris.  Chris has a keen interest in music, playing several instruments, with his current focus the in-house 'One Third Octave Band'.

Recent project experience Includes:

:: Philharmonie de Paris - concept design and project management

:: Turitea Wind Farm - peer review and expert evidence

:: New Zealand School of Music - concept design, acoustics and noise control

:: Christchurch Airport Plan Change - presentation of expert evidence

:: Sultanate of Oman Recital Hall - room acoustics and noise control

 

Qualifications and Memberships 
:: BEng (Mech)
:: Member of the Australian Acoustical Society
Expertise 
:: Room acoustics design
:: Sound insulation and building noise control
:: Environmental noise assessment
:: Expert evidence
:: Airport noise