Salvation Army Centre, Christchurch

AES were engaged to provide a wide range of acoustic consultancy services on behalf of The Salvation Army to assist in the design of their new premises in central Christchurch. The facility, when complete, will include a 300 person worship hall, several other multi-purpose halls, and meeting and office spaces. The client considered the acoustics of the development, in particular the worship hall, to be of primary importance.

Challenges on this project included balancing the needs of the brass band, choir, speakers, and other uses of the space to ensure an optimal acoustic environment regardless of the use.