National Public Radio
Washington, DC

DESCRIPTION
National Public Radio (NPR) is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming. A privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization, NPR serves more than 760 independently operated, noncommercial, public radio stations. Each NPR Member Station serves local listeners with a distinctive combination of national and local programming. It is well known for their many programs, such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, etc., which originate from the studios in this profile.

ACOUSTICIAN
The acoustician specified DiffusorBlox to provide cost-effective low frequency absorption, broad bandwidth sound diffusion, and sound isolation. “The T-bar mounted FRG Omniffusors
Provide an ‘open’ feel and useful omnidirectional ensemble reflections for musical performance and radio drama.”

The Russ Berger Design Group of Dallas, Texas

ARCHITECT
The architect was interested in expressing the acoustical functionality of the surface materials, finishes, & forms. “We were attracted by the richly textured surface of the DiffusorBlox and FRG Omniffusors and the interesting shadow effects created by the lighting.”

Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates, Washington, DC

CLIENT
The client sought the best, most cost-effective architectural and acoustic design for NPR’s new technical facilities.RPG'S Diffusor Systems were essential toward achieving perfection in all critical recording and listening spaces.”