AWFIS co-working acoustic baffles, carpets and underlay project

Co-working & Office / AWFIS centres in key Indian metros

AWFIS Co-working Acoustic Baffles, Carpets & SoundBlanket® 25 Underlay

  • ClientAWFIS Co-working
  • LocationsAWFIS centres in key Indian metros
  • SectorCo-working & Office

Layered Acoustics for Busy Shared Workspaces

AWFIS partnered with MMT Acoustix to improve acoustic comfort in its high-activity co-working centres. The focus was on controlling echo in open-plan areas, reducing footstep and chair-movement noise, and improving inter-floor isolation without major civil changes.

We deployed a layered system combining acoustic ceiling baffles, acoustic carpets and SoundBlanket® 25 as an underlay beneath the flooring. Across 2950 m² of floor area and 1550 m² of treated ceiling, this strategy delivered quieter, more comfortable work floors with noticeably better speech clarity and reduced impact noise.

Total Floor Area
Approx. 2950 m² treated with acoustic carpets and SoundBlanket® 25 underlay.
Ceiling Treatment Area
Approx. 1550 m² of ceiling treated with acoustic baffles and clouds.
Key Solutions Deployed
  • Acoustic ceiling baffles installed over open-plan work zones.
  • Acoustic carpets across work bays, corridors and collaboration areas.
  • SoundBlanket® 25 used as an underlay beneath floor finishes.
  • Targeted sound absorption to control echo and improve speech clarity.
  • Impact noise control for footsteps, chair movement and object drops.
Focus
Co-working / Acoustic Treatment / Underlay Isolation

01 / The brief

Echo & Footstep Noise in High-Use Work Floors

AWFIS centres operate at high occupancy with frequent movement, calls and collaboration. This led to several recurring acoustic issues:

AWFIS coworking acoustic baffles and floor underlay installation
  • Excessive Echo

    High ceilings and hard finishes creating reverberant work floors.

  • Footstep & Chair Noise

    Impact noise from walking, rolling chairs and moving furniture disturbing adjacent teams.

  • Inter-floor Disturbance

    Activity on upper floors transmitting as thuds and vibration to levels below.

  • Need for Non-intrusive Solutions

    Acoustics had to integrate into existing design and MEP layouts without major civil changes.

02 / The approach

Ceiling Absorption + Floor Isolation in One System

Create a scalable acoustic system that reduces reverberation and impact noise, while maintaining AWFIS’s flexible, contemporary interior design across locations.

  • 01

    Ceiling Baffles for Echo Control

    • Installed acoustic ceiling baffles across approx. 1550 m² of ceiling area.
    • Positioned above open-plan work zones and circulation spines to tame reflections.
    • Reduced overall reverberation time, improving comfort and speech clarity in busy spaces.
  • 02

    Acoustic Carpets for Soft Floors

    • Used acoustic carpets across work bays, corridors and collaboration areas within the 2950 m² floor footprint.
    • Added a soft absorption layer at the working plane, cutting down on high-frequency reflections.
    • Improved walking comfort and reduced perceived noise from movement and chair rolling.
  • 03

    SoundBlanket® 25 Underlay

    • Integrated SoundBlanket® 25 (2.5 mm) as an underlay beneath carpets and resilient floor finishes.
    • Targeted impact noise from footsteps, chairs and small object drops.
    • Provided additional airborne isolation between floors without increasing finished floor height significantly.

03 / Products and Installation

High-Performance Materials for Shared Workspaces

  • Acoustic Ceiling Baffles

    Suspended baffles to absorb sound at height, ideal for high ceilings in co-working spaces where exposed services and open layouts are part of the design language.

  • Acoustic Carpets

    Carpet systems selected for their acoustic performance and durability, providing both impact noise reduction and additional mid–high frequency absorption on floors.

  • SoundBlanket® 25 Underlay

    A dense, 2.5 mm soundproofing membrane placed beneath floor finishes to cut down on impact noise and aid inter-floor sound isolation in multi-level office buildings.

  • Coordinated Installation

    Installation planned around site phasing and occupancy, ensuring minimal disruption to AWFIS operations while maintaining consistent acoustic performance across all treated areas.

04 / Outcome

Quieter, More Comfortable Co-working Floors

  • Reduced Echo & Background Noise

    Ceiling baffles and acoustic carpets significantly reduced reverberation, making conversations, announcements and calls sound clearer across open-plan areas.

  • Lower Footstep & Impact Noise

    SoundBlanket® 25 underlay and soft floor finishes reduced impact noise from walking and furniture movement, especially noticeable in multi-level spaces.

  • Scalable Acoustic Template

    The same ceiling–floor acoustic combination can be replicated in future AWFIS centres, ensuring consistent acoustic comfort and user experience across locations.

What made it work

Acoustic Isolation & Absorption in One Integrated System

  • Treated approx. 2950 m² of floor area with acoustic carpets and SoundBlanket® 25 underlay.
  • Installed acoustic ceiling baffles over approx. 1550 m² of ceiling to reduce echo in open-plan zones.
  • Delivered a clear improvement in both sound absorption (echo reduction) and impact noise control (footsteps, chairs).
  • Designed as a repeatable, brand-consistent solution that AWFIS can roll out across existing and future centres.
AWFIS Co-working: project at a glance
ClientAWFIS Co-working
LocationsAWFIS centres in key Indian metros
Total Floor AreaApprox. 2950 m² treated with acoustic carpets and SoundBlanket® 25 underlay.
Ceiling Treatment AreaApprox. 1550 m² of ceiling treated with acoustic baffles and clouds.
Key Solutions DeployedAcoustic ceiling baffles installed over open-plan work zones.; Acoustic carpets across work bays, corridors and collaboration areas.; SoundBlanket® 25 used as an underlay beneath floor finishes.; Targeted sound absorption to control echo and improve speech clarity.; Impact noise control for footsteps, chair movement and object drops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the scope of the AWFIS co-working project?

Approximately 2950 m2 of floor treated with acoustic carpet over SoundBlanket 25 underlay, and approximately 1550 m2 of ceiling treated with acoustic baffles and clouds, across AWFIS centres in major Indian metros.

Why treat both the ceiling and the floor in a co-working space?

Because they are two different noise problems. The ceiling baffles and clouds absorb airborne noise and shorten reverberation, which is what makes speech from a neighbouring desk stop being intelligible. The carpet and underlay handle impact noise from footsteps, chair movement and dropped objects, which absorption overhead does nothing about.

What does SoundBlanket 25 underlay do beneath the floor finish?

It adds a resilient mass layer between the finish and the slab so footfall and chair movement are damped at source rather than radiating into the floor below. In a multi-storey co-working centre this is what stops the floor above being audible.

Why baffles and clouds rather than a full acoustic ceiling?

Because co-working interiors usually expose their services deliberately. Baffles and clouds deliver the absorption area needed while leaving the ceiling visually open, which is why they suit this design language and a full suspended ceiling does not.

Can this system be rolled out across multiple centres?

That was the design intent. The build-up is standardised so it can be repeated across locations while adapting coverage to each floor plate. Send the drawings, the room volumes and the target NRC or STC, and the system is specified against those figures with test reports issued alongside the supply.

Who manufactured the acoustic materials for AWFIS?

MMTPL (Mahabir Multi Tech Private Limited) manufactures the full range at its Palwal plant in Haryana, India, and supplies architects, consultants and turnkey contractors in India and 25+ export markets.