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Borden Avenue Soundstage
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Located in the heart of Long Island City, the 23-32 Borden Avenue project is a purpose-built production studio that demanded exceptional sound and vibration isolation. Designed for full-scale soundstage use, the facility is uniquely configured, with an active warehouse beneath and rooftop parking above, posing significant acoustic challenges.
To meet the high-performance acoustic criteria, CDM Stravitec supplied a comprehensive suite of structural isolation solutions tailored to the project’s complex conditions. These solutions ensured production-grade acoustics even in a noisy, multi-use envelope.
The project’s layout required that the soundstage be acoustically isolated from two significant sources of structure-borne noise: industrial operations below and vehicular traffic above. Design elements such as rooftop solar panel structures, oversized “Elephant Doors,” and the need for outdoor weather resistance and drainage integration added complexity. These conditions required highly specialized acoustic systems that could accommodate both structural and environmental demands.
CDM Stravitec provided a multi-system acoustic package engineered to support the studio’s specific architectural and structural requirements:
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Stravifloor Mat was installed beneath the rooftop parking deck. Designed for exterior applications, the mat provided acoustic isolation, drainage, and compatibility with thermal insulation materials in an exposed environment.
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Stravibase Fix was used to isolate the base of structural columns supporting rooftop solar arrays. This system enabled mechanical fixation while preventing vibration transfer to the soundstage below.
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Stravifloor Deck was used throughout the soundstage, offering a low-profile floating floor system over a proprietary dovetailed metal deck. This system served as an acoustic isolation layer and a structural base for interior partitions and oversized Elephant Doors, weighing up to 2041 kg (4,500 lbs). Extended-length decking of 4.9m (16') was also supplied to expedite installation across the facility’s 5288 m2 (56,922 sq ft) footprint.
Ceiling acoustic treatments were deemed unnecessary because they effectively isolated the floor, simplifying construction and reducing material costs without compromising performance.
