Retail

• Sound Isolation – Sound transmission between adjacent tenant spaces is increasingly becoming a concern.  Incompatible tenant uses are often placed next to each other where high sound isolation is required.  Recent project examples include an architect’s office above a restaurant, an aerobics facility below private office space, a musical instrument and professional sound system showroom next to an art gallery, and a boxing studio next to a bank branch.
• Audiovisual Systems – Audiovisual systems are increasingly being used to drive sales in retail environments through a variety of methods including digital signage, video commercials, and by setting the “mood” through background music.  From high energy youth clothing stores to upscale boutiques and themed stores, a properly designed audiovisual system from AEC can make an immediate impact on customers.