Case Studies & Stories

Creating Acoustic Comfort with a Natural Touch in a Retirement Village

Case Studies

Orewa Sands Senior Living

Creating Acoustic Comfort with a Natural Touch in a Retirement Village

At Orewa Sands Senior Living, dbsorb created a timber-look acoustic ceiling that blends natural warmth with high-performance sound control. Designed for clarity, comfort, and sustainability, this feature demonstrates how retirement communities can integrate acoustics seamlessly, offering architects a compelling alternative to traditional timber or aluminium battens.

Sculptural Acoustics for an Atrium Feature Wall in a Shared Office

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B:Hive+ Smales Farm

Sculptural Acoustics for an Atrium Feature Wall in a Shared Office

In Auckland’s newest shared workplace, the atrium needed more than just a visual statement. dbsorb and Jasmax created a dynamic feature wall of dbFin acoustic baffles that shifts with every viewpoint. Designed with zero waste and recycled content, the installation proves that acoustic solutions can be both sustainable and sculptural - a precedent for architects rethinking the role of acoustics in design.

A Living Building Challenge Fit-out Inside a Heritage Landmark

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Meridian Energy Wellington HQ

A Living Building Challenge Fit-out Inside a Heritage Landmark

Inside Wellington’s historic Old Bank Arcade, Meridian Energy’s HQ combines heritage character with cutting-edge sustainability. dbsorb supplied demountable, reusable acoustic panels that meet zero-glue and ultra-low VOC requirements, enabling circular design, high-performance acoustics, and future adaptability in a Living Building Challenge-certified workspace.

Panels to Placemaking: Elevating Function into Experience

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Fonterra Hamilton Office

Panels to Placemaking: Elevating Function into Experience

At Fonterra’s new Hamilton headquarters, acoustics weren’t treated as an afterthought. Using dbsorb's dbPrint™ on Decosorb panels, cultural storytelling and brand identity were embedded directly into the walls. The result is a workplace where sound control feels invisible - acoustic panels that read as art, not add-ons.

From R&D concept to real-world performance

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Next Advisory Podcast Studio

From R&D concept to real-world performance

dbsorb's QuietKit ™ turned Next Advisory’s Auckland studio into a flexible, branded recording space. Built from factory offcuts, the system delivers professional sound, quick reconfiguration, and a sustainable design Luke can adapt for years to come.

A healthcare space that doesn’t feel like one

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Bay Radiology Tauranga Imaging Centre

A healthcare space that doesn’t feel like one

Bay Radiology’s new Tauranga clinic challenges the typical healthcare fitout with a warm, calm design. dbsorb worked closely with Jigsaw Architects to deliver acoustic solutions that feel as good as they perform, bringing texture, calm, and flexibility into every space.