Offices
Office Acoustic Panels
for the Modern Workplace
Reduce distraction, improve focus and create more comfortable workplaces through intelligent acoustic design.
The Problem
Open Offices Were Not Designed for Focus
Modern open-plan offices prioritise collaboration and density, but they create significant acoustic challenges. Speech from adjacent desks spills across the floor plate. Glass partitions and hard flooring reflect sound rather than absorb it. The result is an environment where concentration is constantly interrupted.
Meeting rooms with untreated walls and ceilings produce echo that degrades speech clarity and makes video calls difficult. Breakout areas generate noise that carries into focused work zones. Without acoustic intervention, background noise becomes a continuous, low-level stressor that drives fatigue and reduces productivity throughout the day.
Acoustic privacy, the ability to have a conversation without being overheard, is one of the most frequently cited workplace complaints, yet it remains one of the least addressed.
Impact on Productivity
The Business Cost of Poor Acoustics
When employees cannot concentrate, the cost is measurable. Research consistently shows that irrelevant speech is the single most disruptive noise source in offices, reducing cognitive performance on focused tasks by up to 10%. Over a full working day, this compounds into significant lost output.
Beyond productivity, poor acoustics affect wellbeing. Employees in noisy environments report higher stress levels, greater fatigue, and lower satisfaction with their workplace. Acoustic treatment is not a luxury. It is a practical investment in the performance and retention of your team.
of employees say noise is important, yet only 33% are satisfied
Source: Leesman, The Leesman Index
The Research
What the Evidence Says
“Noise levels are important to 71% of employees, yet only 33% find them satisfactory in their workplace.”
- Leesman, The Leesman Index
“Acoustic privacy is one of the biggest challenges in contemporary workplaces and has detrimental effects on productivity.”
- Leesman, The Leesman Index
“Workers in open-plan offices report 25% worse ability to concentrate and 23% less satisfaction with their work environment compared to private offices.”
- Kim & de Dear, 2013, Journal of Environmental Psychology
“Irrelevant speech is the most disturbing type of noise in offices, reducing cognitive performance by 5-10% on tasks requiring focused attention.”
- Banbury & Berry, 2005, British Journal of Psychology
The Solution
Why Aura Felt Works in Offices
Aura Felt PET acoustic panels are engineered for the demands of modern workplaces: high acoustic performance, safety compliance, and architectural finishes that integrate with modern office design.
Before & After
Untreated vs Treated Office
- Speech spills between desks
- Echo from glass and hard surfaces
- Meeting rooms lack clarity
- Continuous noise causes fatigue
- Panels absorb distracting sound
- Improved speech privacy
- Clearer audio in meetings
- Quieter, more focused environment
Installation Examples
Acoustic Solutions for Offices
Open-Plan Office Baffles
Suspended felt baffles absorb sound across open floor plates, reducing speech spill between workstations. The result is a calmer environment where teams can focus without distraction.
Meeting Room Ceiling Panels
Slatted felt ceiling panels improve speech clarity in meeting rooms by absorbing reflections from hard surfaces. Conversations stay contained and video calls sound cleaner.
Breakout & Reception Wall Panels
CNC-routed acoustic wall panels bring design presence to reception areas and breakout spaces while quietly absorbing ambient noise. Premium finishes that work as hard as they look.
Safety & Sustainability
Designed for Safe Working Environments
Fire Rated
Certified for interior use in commercial buildings
Low VOC
Minimal emissions for healthy indoor air quality
Non-Toxic
Safe materials suitable for enclosed office spaces
Lightweight
Easy to install on walls and ceilings without reinforcement
Recycled PET
Recycled polyester fibres, a responsible material choice
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