‘Portico’ Scots Church Residential Redevelopment

In 2008, PKA Acoustic Consulting was involved in the acoustic planning of the ‘Portico’ Scots Church development in inner Sydney. The 1920s heritage-listed church had not been in use and was marked for redevelopment under the design direction of TZG Architects.

PKA consulted on the project regarding external noise impact, with recommendations for suitable materials to provide sound attenuation. External noise impact surveys were conducted, taking into account the noise emissions of city transportation. Potential noise impact from open plan designs and air conditioning systems was also assessed.

The firm was sensitive to the restorative yet modern spirit of the project, considering suitable design and material solutions to meet the heritage design preference without compromising acoustic goals.