Big Fan
Big Fan is new not-for-profit, multipurpose music space created by renowned music producer Joel Little and his wife Gemma.
Joel, wanting to give back to the community where his career began, strives to support emerging musicians in New Zealand. The facility features four recording studios and a live music venue with a capacity of 200 people.
CLIENT
Joel Little / Matthews & Matthews Architects
LOCATION
Auckland, NZ
COMPLETED
2022
Our Scope
The project involved repurposing an existing lightweight building, making the acoustic design a key consideration during the design process. MDA was involved in the internal design to ensure a high-quality, controlled environment within all studios, with additional attention given to achieving a high level of sound separation between studios.
We worked closely with the client, architect, manufacturers, and installers to meet both aesthetic goals and the acoustic needs crucial for high-quality music production.
CHALLENGES
Given that Big Fan was built within a lightweight building, traditional heavy masonry construction wasn’t feasible. Instead, ‘lightweight’ box-in-box construction methods were used to achieve an adequate level of sound separation between studio rooms.
The proximity of the live music venue to a nearby residential development required innovative solutions to ensure the venue could operate without causing disruptions to the surrounding area.
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