We help travel from initial concepts, intentions and visions to successful beautiful outcomes.
From Vision to Delivered Performance
AREAS International helps clients move from initial concepts and intentions to fully realized, high-performing workplaces and facilities.
In parallel with our construction technical management and engineering design roles, AREAS brings extensive R&D experience to product design, high-performance embedded systems, cloud-based systems, large scale construction oversite, and conformance/commissioning tasks.
These integrated disciplines de-risk high-tech projects where team connectivity, sound, communication, data, and uptime, are as critical as the architecture itself.
What sets AREAS International apart is our obsession with detail ⟹ materials, supply sources, engineering teams, and construction processes, so that the finished workplace feels seamless. Acoustics, IT networks, noise control, and conference technologies quietly support the people inside, allowing teams to focus on their work while we take responsibility for the complexity behind it.
Deliverables by Project Type
Every project is different, but clients hire AREAS International for the same reason: clear technical leadership, coordinated execution, and delivered performance. Below are typical deliverables by project type.
Corporate Offices and HQ Fit-Outs
Outcome: A premium workplace that performs quietly and reliably—acoustics, IT, and conferencing fully integrated with architecture and construction.
Typical deliverables:
Workplace technology roadmap (IT/AV/security/low-voltage) aligned with design intent and budget
Design reviews and constructability detailing (partitions, ceilings, penetrations, doors, and coordination)
Acoustic performance targets (privacy, reverberation, noise criteria) and implementation details
Network/IDF–MDF topology, cable pathways, and equipment room requirements
Commissioning plan and field verification (acceptance testing for critical spaces)
Executive Conference Centers and Boardrooms
Outcome: Speech intelligibility, confidentiality, and a “no-fail” user experience for leadership meetings.
Typical deliverables:
Room acoustic criteria (RT, STI, background noise targets) and finish recommendations
Conferencing system requirements (camera/mic/speaker coverage, DSP intent, control UX logic)
Speech privacy strategy (partition performance, flanking control, masking considerations)
Integration coordination drawings (AV + lighting + shades + HVAC noise control)
Acceptance testing protocol (intelligibility validation and user-experience verification)
High-Tech R&D and Engineering Labs
Outcome: Reliable research spaces with controlled noise/vibration and properly engineered MEP integration.
Typical deliverables:
Vibration risk screening (sources, pathways, and mitigation concepts)
Lab planning support for sensitive instruments and adjacencies
HVAC noise/vibration control details (equipment isolation, duct strategies, room criteria)
Room performance targets (noise criteria, vibration limits where applicable)
Commissioning and verification plan (measurement-based sign-off)
Data Centers and Mission-Critical IT Spaces
Outcome: Operational resilience—predictable airflow, manageable noise, and clean infrastructure coordination.
Typical deliverables:
Basis of design review: equipment layouts, airflow intent, and infrastructure constraints
Noise control strategy for mechanical yards and interior critical zones
Low-voltage and network infrastructure coordination (pathways, grounding concepts, space planning)
Procurement and long-lead risk tracking for critical infrastructure components
Commissioning readiness support and conformance documentation
Healthcare Imaging and Diagnostic Centers (MRI/CT/PET)
Outcome: Imaging environments protected from vibration and acoustic disruptions that degrade image quality and throughput.
Typical deliverables:
Site vibration and structure-borne noise screening (risk sources and mitigation pathways)
Room criteria and isolation strategy coordination (HVAC, structural, adjacent uses)
Shielding/interface coordination support (as applicable with vendor teams)
Construction verification milestones (before close-up) for risk-critical details
Post-install performance verification support (as required by the project)
Hospitals and Clinical Facilities
Outcome: Quiet, compliant, and patient-centered environments—achieved through disciplined coordination.
Typical deliverables:
Acoustic criteria by space type (patient rooms, corridors, nurse stations, procedure rooms)
Mechanical noise control strategy and detailing support
Speech privacy approach for consult rooms and sensitive areas
Phasing/occupancy coordination support for renovations in active facilities
Field testing guidance and corrective action tracking
Biomedical Research and Vivariums
Outcome: Stable environments for research validity—noise/vibration control integrated with strict operational constraints.
Typical deliverables:
Performance criteria definition (noise/vibration by space category)
Equipment isolation strategies (air handlers, pumps, compressors, rack systems)
Room-to-room and corridor noise control details; door/penetration standards
Commissioning test protocols (representative measurements; documentation package)
Operational readiness coordination with stakeholders (research teams, facilities, vendors)
Higher Education and Training Facilities
Outcome: Clarity for teaching and hybrid learning—rooms that “just work” day one.
Typical deliverables:
Classroom and lecture hall acoustic criteria (intelligibility targets and finish strategy)
AV/IT system standardization templates (room types, control patterns, equipment standards)
Background noise and HVAC integration requirements
Procurement support for repeatable room kits
Acceptance testing and turnover documentation
Hospitality and Amenity Spaces
Outcome: Premium ambience without noise problems—comfortable, social, and brand-consistent.
Typical deliverables:
Acoustic concept for lobbies, lounges, restaurants (reverberation + noise containment)
Flanking and separation detailing for mixed-use adjacencies
Sound system intent and zoning guidance (as needed)
Mechanical noise control recommendations
Field verification walkthroughs and corrective punch support
Luxury Residential and Mixed-Use
Outcome: Discreet comfort and privacy—high-performance noise isolation and integrated systems.
Typical deliverables:
Privacy and isolation targets (walls, floors, façades, doors, and penetrations)
Mechanical and plumbing noise control detailing guidance
Network + security + AV integration planning (pathways, equipment locations, UX intent)
Construction verification milestones for high-risk details
Final performance checks and owner-ready documentation
Performing Arts, Screening Rooms, and Studios
Outcome: Controlled acoustic signature—designed for listening, not just appearance.
Typical deliverables:
Room acoustic targets and isolation approach (including low-frequency considerations)
Loudspeaker/seat layout coordination and integration constraints
Noise/vibration control strategy for HVAC and building services
Build details for critical assemblies and penetrations
Commissioning and tuning support (measurement-based validation)
Industrial and Specialized Manufacturing
Outcome: Safer and more compliant environments with measurable noise control outcomes.
Typical deliverables:
Baseline noise survey strategy and compliance pathway (where applicable)
Noise control concepts (enclosures, barriers, absorption, isolation)
Implementation drawings/notes for contractors and equipment vendors
Verification measurements and reporting package
Ongoing monitoring recommendations (when justified)