Project Type: Hospitality Audio Design
Location: Covent Garden, London
Year: 2021
Client: Bisushima Restaurant Group
SDS Role: Architectural Audio Consultancy
Project Context
In 2021 Sonic Design Studios was commissioned to deliver the audio integration for Bisushima, a premium hospitality venue in Covent Garden, London. Our primary objective was to support and enhance the architectural vision established by the award-winning firm Ben Adams Architects.
Design Constraint
The central design constraint dictated that the audio technology should not be hidden away. Instead, the sculptural loudspeakers needed to function simultaneously as exceptional sound sources and striking spatial elements, actively reinforcing the design intent rather than being concealed.
Sonic Concept
Our sonic concept featured a bespoke Pequod Acoustics system integrated as a core component of the interior language. In this space, the audio equipment directly contributes to the spatial narrative of the restaurant.
Integration Approach
During integration, we positioned the loudspeakers entirely as deliberate design elements rather than hidden fixtures. This approach created a profound visual coherence between the audio technology and the surrounding architecture.
Project Outcome
The project outcome was highly successful and was ultimately recognised for its flawless technical execution and visual coherence. The completely integrated audio design was featured in Architecture Magazine, serving as a testament to the seamless blend of acoustic engineering and architectural vision.
Bisushima
Integrated Pequod Acoustics audio system for Bisushima Covent Garden by Ben Adams Architects. Featured in Architecture Magazine for visual and acoustic coherence.
01Pequod Acoustics speakers as sculptural design elements
Context
In 2021 Sonic Design Studios was commissioned to deliver the audio integration for Bisushima, a premium hospitality venue in Covent Garden, London. Our primary objective was to support and enhance the architectural vision established by the award-winning firm Ben Adams Architects.
Design constraint
The central design constraint dictated that the audio technology should not be hidden away. Instead, the sculptural loudspeakers needed to function simultaneously as exceptional sound sources and striking spatial elements, actively reinforcing the design intent rather than being concealed.
02audio technology as architectural feature by Ben Adams Architects
Sonic concept
Our sonic concept featured a bespoke Pequod Acoustics system integrated as a core component of the interior language. In this space, the audio equipment directly contributes to the spatial narrative of the restaurant.
In this space, the audio equipment directly contributes to the spatial narrative of the restaurant.
03loudspeakers integrated with surrounding architecture
Integration moves
During integration, we positioned the loudspeakers entirely as deliberate design elements rather than hidden fixtures. This approach created a profound visual coherence between the audio technology and the surrounding architecture.
Outcome
The project outcome was highly successful and was ultimately recognised for its flawless technical execution and visual coherence. The completely integrated audio design was featured in Architecture Magazine, serving as a testament to the seamless blend of acoustic engineering and architectural vision.
04award-winning audio integration featured in Architecture Magazine
