NOVA Acoustics designs and delivers acoustic panel solutions for offices and workplaces. Our consultant-led approach improves focus, speech privacy, and wellbeing in modern office environments, supporting open-plan working, collaboration areas, and hybrid working setups.
Open-plan offices are designed to foster collaboration and communication, but they often suffer from excessive noise levels, making it difficult for employees to concentrate or hold private conversations. Acoustic wall panels play a key role in mitigating these issues by absorbing sound waves that would otherwise reflect off walls and other hard surfaces, reducing reverberation and creating a calmer acoustic environment. This is especially important in open spaces where sound travels easily, amplifying distractions and reducing productivity. Wall panels can be strategically installed in areas where noise levels are highest, such as near collaborative zones, to balance the soundscape and improve overall employee comfort.
In addition to wall panels, acoustic baffles and rafts are particularly effective in addressing noise issues in offices with high ceilings or large open areas. Baffles, which are vertically suspended from ceilings, and rafts, which are mounted horizontally, absorb sound from above, preventing it from bouncing across the space. This is especially useful in open-plan offices where traditional walls and partitions are minimal. These treatments help to create sound zones, reducing noise spillover from one area to another, such as between quiet workstations and more active collaboration areas. Beyond their functionality, acoustic panels, baffles, and rafts are available in a wide range of colours, textures, and shapes, allowing them to enhance the visual appeal of the office while creating a more acoustically balanced environment. By incorporating these elements, offices can strike a balance between the openness needed for collaboration and the quiet required for focus and privacy.
Products
Sustainable 40mm Polyester Fibre Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption made with >60% Recycled Material. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts or baffles.
40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Self-adhesive for easy DIY Installation. Suitable for surface mounting to walls or ceilings.
40mm Impact-Resistant Acoustic Wall Panels with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Suitable for surface mounting to walls.
12mm or 24mm Polyester Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
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Benefits of acoustic panelling solutions in Offices
Reduced Noise Distractions
Acoustic panels absorb ambient noise, such as typing, phone calls, or conversations, creating a quieter workspace where employees can focus without interruptions.
Improved Speech Privacy
By reducing sound transmission, panels help keep conversations private, ensuring sensitive discussions remain confidential.
Enhanced Productivity
By absorbing sound, acoustic panels prevent conversations from being easily overheard outside the room, ensuring confidentiality during sensitive discussions.
Comfortable Work Environment
Reducing harsh sounds and echoes helps create a more pleasant acoustic atmosphere, which is less tiring for attendees during long meetings.
Professional Appearance
High-quality sound enhances the perception of professionalism in a conference room, reflecting positively on the company or organization.
Better Communication
In meeting or collaboration areas, panels improve sound clarity, ensuring ideas are heard and understood clearly without distractions.
Frequently Asked Quesitons
Why are acoustic panels important in offices?
Modern offices often feature open-plan layouts, glass partitions, and hard surfaces that reflect sound. This creates distracting noise, reduces concentration, and affects productivity. Acoustic panels absorb excess sound and help create a more comfortable, focused working environment.
What problems do acoustic panels solve in office spaces?
They reduce echo, reverberation, and disruptive background noise. This makes conversations clearer, improves privacy, and prevents noise from spreading across shared work areas, breakout spaces, and meeting rooms.
Do acoustic panels improve productivity?
Yes. Studies show that employees work more efficiently and make fewer mistakes when noise is controlled. Better acoustics reduce stress, improve focus, and create a calmer atmosphere that supports deep work.
Can acoustic panels help with confidentiality in offices?
Absolutely. Acoustic treatments reduce sound transfer between departments, meeting rooms, and private spaces—essential for HR discussions, sensitive calls, and client meetings.
Are acoustic panels only for open-plan offices?
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Will acoustic panels interfere with the office design or brand aesthetic?
Not at all. Panels come in a range of colours, shapes, and custom finishes. They can be branded, integrated into feature walls, or used discreetly to complement modern interior design schemes.
Do offices with high ceilings need extra acoustic treatment?
Often, yes. High ceilings allow sound to travel and linger, increasing noise levels. Ceiling baffles and rafts are especially effective in reducing reverberation in large or industrial-style office spaces.
Are acoustic panels helpful for hybrid working and video calls?
Yes. Poor acoustics cause echo and microphone distortion, making calls tiring and unprofessional. Acoustic treatments ensure clearer audio for both remote participants and those in the room.
Will installing acoustic panels disrupt the office?
Minimal disruption. Installations are typically quick and can be done outside working hours or in phases, allowing office operations to continue uninterrupted.
Are acoustic panels a worthwhile investment?
Absolutely. Improved acoustics lead to happier staff, fewer distractions, better communication, and more professional meeting environments—benefits that directly support business performance and employee wellbeing.
Why are offices acoustically challenging?
Modern offices often feature open-plan layouts, hard surfaces, and high ceilings that cause sound to travel easily. Without acoustic treatment, everyday noises such as conversations, phone calls, and typing can quickly build up, leading to distraction and reduced concentration.
What are the most common acoustic problems in offices?
Typical office acoustic issues include:
- Excessive background noise in open-plan spaces
- Poor speech privacy for calls and meetings
- Difficulty concentrating due to constant distractions
- Noise spill between collaboration and quiet zones
- Listening fatigue over the working day
These problems are especially noticeable in offices with minimal partitions or extensive glazing.
Do acoustic panels improve productivity in offices?
Yes. By reducing noise distractions and improving speech clarity, acoustic panels help employees concentrate for longer periods, reducing cognitive fatigue and improving overall productivity.
