Studio design - opinions

[2fly]

I have just taken on some premises in which I want to build a second studio. It's essentially an oblong shape 10.8 x 7.5 x 3.2m high
with a small brick built room on one side. I've done a few designs which I feel I'd be happy to implement but before I do I'd like some of your expert opinions as to which design you feel would offer

1) a versatile recording space,
2) the best shaped control room
3) the best overall workspace

Below is a link to the designs (which are approximate in size and structure but should give you an idea)

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I really appreciate your time and advice in advance!!

Alan


2fly studios

[2fly]

Oops! apologies I've just realised I didn't even say hello! well that's copy/paste for you or in my case pilot error!

This site is great. I've visited as a guest many times but never posted before. I've just been reading through some of the great advice re bass traps etc. a fantastic source of knowledge.

I really would value any opinions on these designs as it's important to me that I create an inspirational space for folk to work in.

Cheers

[Weasel9992]

No brainer: design 4. The control room is symmetrical...looks like you're using the live room space almost as efficiently as design 1. Probably better acoustically. Go check out some of John Sayers' designs...he works with spaces like this all the time.

Frank

[Ethan Winer]

Alan,

I'd go for either 1 or 2, keeping in mind the importance of symmetry as Frank pointed out. The problem I see with 3 and 4 is they create narrow strips that are less useful for recording areas. Even though 1 is not fully symmetrical, the lack of symmetry is in the rear of the room where it matters less. And in 1 the control room is large and the live room is not too small.

--Ethan

[Weasel9992]

Hmmmm...interesting. I guess I was thinking of that long, narrow space as a reception area, lounge or airlock. The other designs had control rooms that were either firing into a corner or showed assymetry in the front of the rooms.

Frank

[Anderson]

Within the proposed basic designs, number 4 is the best. All the others have big flaws. But it can be greatly optimized in terms of use of space, and room shapes (geos are THE most important part of a design. You solve most of the problems with a good/ engineered geometry). And those windows in the back of the CR spot... You won't be able to keep them I'm afraid. Or be ready to make big compromises both technical and financial.

Best of luck!