Noise Successfully Controlled at Hyundai’s Euro 2016 Fan Dome

Project Overview

For London locals, or for those willing to travel to the capital, the Euro 2016 experience got a lot more interactive.

Delivering a world-fi rst fully immersive experience, Hyundai’s aim was to put football fans first and share their passion for the sport by creating an innovative and truly unique football experience.

How did they achieve that?

Through the first-of-its-kind, 1,000 guest capacity “Football Heaven”. A domed structure erected near London’s Kings Cross, housing giant 4-metre high, 360-degree, multi-sensory screens that surrounded the entire interior of Hyundai’s FanDome. Here, ex-footballer Vinnie Jones played host to 45 live matches alongside his on-screen team of animated ‘cherubs’.

Challenge

The council were worried that local residents would be negatively affected by excessive noise, they therefore imposed strict noise reduction requirements on the event. Star Events therefore contacted RVT to request an acoustic barrier that would fully encase the interior of the dome.

Solution

Initially, RVT proposed a bespoke sound barrier product that would seamlessly fit the dome’s specification. However, due to budget constraints, this became unachievable. Instead, they provided an alternative ready-made solution, taking into account size, weight and flexibility stipulations.

As one of the UK’s leading noise control specialists, RVT site consultants re-assessed the scale of the job before recommending the Q1/1 Soundex Contractor Quilt. After a further analysis of RVT’s suggested solution, Vanguardia gave the green light for the quilts to be installed.

These quilts covered the area most efficiently, offering the lightweight compound curve solution that was needed for this particular venue, whilst being cost effective for the client.

Not only that, but with each component of the quilt having its own fire rating approval – essential in an environment with a large volume of electrical cables – it was easy for health & safety experts to give their tick of approval.

The end result – an effective noise barrier solution that helped ensure Hyundai’s FanDome experience was a striking success.

“RVT provided us with a functional yet economical answer to our noise reduction requirements. From start to finish their
professional, knowledge and informed approach made the communication with my client and the acoustic consultants far
easier. We installed the product in very challenging circumstances, but felt well supported by RVT/ every step of way. From a prompt delivery and collection to transparency with their test data, they provided an outstanding service and also a product that really works. I know exactly who I’ll be ringing when I have any other acoustic insulation requirements.” - Gavin Scott, Project Manager – Star Events Ltd.