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In this episode of The Maker’s Intent, host Mike Downer sits down with Kyle Greenfield, President of AF Johnson Millwork Company, to explore how wood-slat systems can help control noise while adding warmth and architectural character to commercial interiors.
The conversation explains how wood slats, spacing, and sound-absorbing backing materials can reduce reflected sound and unwanted echoes. Kyle also explores how acoustic design changes depending on the space, from restaurants where multiple conversations need to coexist comfortably to performance venues where sound may need to travel throughout the room.
The conversation also covers the design flexibility of wood-slat acoustic systems, how poor acoustics can affect the customer experience, what businesses should consider when retrofitting an existing space, and how thoughtful millwork can address acoustics, aesthetics, natural light, and atmosphere at the same time.
For architects, designers, restaurant owners, and commercial property teams, this episode offers a practical look at why acoustic performance should be considered alongside visual design when planning custom millwork.
Explore AF Johnson Millwork Company to see how custom architectural millwork can bring function, craftsmanship, and design together in commercial spaces.
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