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"First impressions lasts" is an old well-known saying. As the company's first point of contact, both for personal visits and phone calls, it is important that the reception provides a good environment. It is also crucial that the reception supports the values the company stands for and the visitors feel welcome. The reception is often a telephone intensive job, so the acoustics in the room need to optimised as it has a large effect on speech clarity over the telephone. Thus the acoustical requirements in reception areas are should be high.

Room Acoustics

Wear and cleanability are often prioritised in receptions, making hardwood flooring and hard wall surfaces common choices. This means that an acoustic ceiling will be of outmost importance for the sound environment.

In receptions, very often several people speak simultaneously, making speech clarity important. To fully support a healthy working environment with respect to acoustics, it is recommended to install a ceiling with high sound absorption and at high ceiling heights futher support speech clarity with an acoustical island above the reception desk. Adding additional absorbtion on the walls is a great way to further optimise the acoustic environment.