Argyle and St. Pius Schools share a large, open facility designed to function as two distinct schools within a single building. Each school was assigned its own colour palette to help define identity and orientation within the space. The design team at Number TEN & 1080 Architecture required acoustic solutions that would improve sound control across expansive shared areas while reinforcing the visual separation and character of each school.
The scale of the open spaces introduced challenges related to reverberation and noise control. At the same time, acoustic treatments needed to align with the established colour schemes for each school.
The solution had to provide consistency across the building while allowing for visual distinction between zones. Custom wall panels featuring linear cut patterns added another layer of design and fabrication complexity.
Hush Acoustics provided both ceiling and wall acoustic treatments tailored to each school zone. Blue circular ceiling clouds were installed in one area to align with its colour identity, while kite-shaped clouds in Moss were used in the other. Custom wall panels with linear cut detailing were incorporated to enhance sound absorption and add visual texture, supporting both acoustic performance and design cohesion.
The finished installation delivers improved acoustic comfort across large, shared spaces while clearly reinforcing each school’s identity. Sound levels are controlled without overwhelming the architecture, and the coordinated use of colour and form strengthens wayfinding and spatial clarity. The project demonstrates how acoustic solutions can play a central role in both performance and visual organization.
Kite Clouds
Matrix Baffles
Clouds
Office: 1080 Architecture / Number TEN Architecture Group
Installation Team: Quorex
Photography: Lindsay Reid Photo
