Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Acoustic Design Solutions
Acoustic Architecture was founded to create functional and aesthetically inspiring spaces for performance, creative studios, and academic institutions. Our approach prioritises real sound analysis over technical ratings, using live music simulations to guide material choices and room design. With decades of combined experience in music production and architectural design, directors Alec Boulton and Jeff Smith deliver tailored solutions that balance form and function. Alecs background as a recording engineer and specialist music technology teacher informs his focus on silent, ergonomic spaces that nurture creativity. Jeff, an ARB and RIBA chartered architect, ensures every project meets individual client needs while maintaining acoustic and aesthetic excellence.Our work spans educational institutions, private studios, and residential spaces, including notable projects like Queen Annes School music centre and Newton Prep refurbishments. We specialise in controlling soundscapes to enhance creativity, whether renovating historic buildings or designing new constructions. Our team listens firstto client briefs and the unique characteristics of each spaceto eliminate unnecessary distractions and costs. This philosophy ensures clients achieve their creative goals in environments crafted for clarity and inspiration. With a proven track record in both music and architectural industries, we continue to push boundaries in acoustic design.
Services
Acoustic Design
Studio Design
Music Centre Projects
Residential Spaces
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We combine decades of music production and architectural expertise.
- Our designs prioritise real sound analysis over technical ratings.
- We deliver tailored solutions for educational, residential, and commercial spaces.
- Our team includes ARB and RIBA chartered architects.
- We focus on eliminating unnecessary costs and distractions.
Services
Acoustic Design
Our acoustic design service creates spaces where sound quality is meticulously controlled. We use live music simulations to shape room acoustics, ensuring clarity for performances, recordings, or daily use. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that balance technical precision with creative inspiration.
Studio Design
Studio design focuses on creating environments for recording and practice. We optimise acoustics to enhance musical accuracy, whether converting existing rooms or building new spaces. Our approach ensures minimal noise interference and maximum creative potential for musicians and producers.
Music Centre Projects
Music centre projects involve designing facilities for schools and institutions. We specify room layouts, acoustic treatments, and technical infrastructure to support diverse musical activities. Our work at Queen Annes School demonstrates our ability to integrate acoustics with architectural heritage in educational settings.
People
Alec Boulton
Director
Alec is a recording engineer, producer, and music technology teacher with expertise in studio design. His work focuses on creating acoustically excellent spaces for music and education, combining technical precision with creative vision since 2002.
Jeff Smith
Director
Jeff is an ARB and RIBA chartered architect specialising in tailored acoustic designs. He founded his architectural practice in 2019, delivering projects that balance aesthetic appeal with functional acoustic performance for clients in music and education sectors.
Questions
What areas do you specialise in?
We specialise in acoustic architecture for music spaces, including studios, educational facilities, and residential projects.
How do you approach acoustic design?
We use real sound simulations, like live music, to guide material choices and room shaping for optimal acoustics.
Can you work with existing buildings?
Yes, we adapt historic and existing structures into acoustically balanced spaces, as seen in our Queen Anne’s School project.
What makes your service unique?
Our directors combine music production expertise with architectural qualifications to deliver tailored, creative acoustic solutions.
