Our Projects
TDS is known for its knowledgeable staff, commitment to the customer, and high level of integrity. This longstanding reputation has allowed us to partner with top-level design teams to work on some of the most impressive US, Asia, and Central America projects. We have had the privilege of successfully working on public, private, and government ventures.
Featured Projects
WETA Television Studios--Arlington, VA
TDS is working with Studios Architects on a large multi-studio complex. Our scope of work includes:
- Extensive pre & post-construction acoustic testing
- Exterior noise isolation
- Interior noise separation
- Interior acoustic design
- HVAC noise modeling
Garcia's Chicago--Chicago, IL
TDS has teamed with long-time client Peter Shapiro (Capitol Theater, Port Chester, NY), who will bring a new Jazz venue and restaurant to Chicago with the estate of Jerry Garcia. This exciting project includes architecture firm FC Studio.
TDS is responsible for interior acoustic design, building noise transfer, HVAC noise reduction, and community noise modeling to assure compliance with the City of Chicago noise codes.
Union High School Performing Arts Center--Tulsa, OK
TDS is working with noted systems designer Robert Coggins to assist in the acoustic renovation of the performance auditorium. The primary design objective is to improve speech intelligibility, music clarity for both stage/pit musicians, and audience members throughout the house.
Johns Hopkins Medical School--Baltimore, MD
Continuing the long relationship with Johns Hopkins, TDS was retained to perform vibration measurements in several laboratory spaces to evaluate if the rooms can support the installation of new electron microscopes. TDS also evaluated several air table designs to bring the labs into compliance.
Downtown South Performance Venue--Raleigh, NC
TDS was retained by Zero Mile again after successful completion of The Eastern concert venue in Atlanta, GA. TDS is currently in design with Gensler Architects of the new Downtown South venue in Raleigh, NC. TDS is responsible for interior acoustic design and noise separation to adjacent facility spaces
Treefort Music Hall -- Boise, ID
TDS provided interior acoustics and noise separation design for the new Treefort Music Hall. This state-of-the-art venue opened in March 2023 to rave reviews. This 1000-seat venue has a very intimate feel with great sight lines. The sound is clear from anywhere in the venue.
Southwest Christian High School Performing Arts Theater -- Chaska, MN
TDS, in conjunction with long time client BGW Architects, completed a west wing campus expansion that included a 750-seat performing arts auditorium with oversized performance stage and orchestra pit, black box theater, and chapel. TDS was responsible for the interior acoustic and noise separation design, as well as HVAC noise reduction.
Hub City Vinyl -- Hagerstown, MD
The first of two venues planned. Live at Hub City Vinyl hosts performers and guests in three viewing configurations: a max capacity of 240 standing; 180 theater-style seating; and table/chair style seating for up to 140. TDS was responsible for interior acoustic design.
The City of Stow, Outdoor Concert Venue -- Stow, OH
To address community noise concerns, The City of Stow retained TDS to perform a noise survey of the existing concert venue located in a large city park. The test report will be used to assess the feasibility of a future bandstand/shell.
The Eastern--Atlanta, GA
TDS works with Zero Mile, AEG Presents, and Grimm+Parker Architects on the new 2,200 capacity Eastern concert venue. Expected to opening fall of 2021, the venue will be located in the Reynoldstown neighborhood and will anchor the Atlanta Dairies development.
Underground Arts - Philadelphia, PA. TDS performed extensive site testing to document the sound propagation of a basement performance venue through the residential occupied upper floors. TDS also provided isolation engineering to reduce the venue noise transfer.
The Mill - Vicksburg MI
Community noise mapping and isolation design of multiple-stage music concert venue.
The Grand-Escondido, CA
Acoustic model and design of a vintage Escondido landmark. The project calls for a new performance theater.
Shari Flaming Center for the Arts- Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS Acoustic design of performance theater, black box theater, and rehearsal rooms. TDS was also the primary consultant for interior/exterior noise isolation and HVAC noise analysis
Civic Theater - New Orleans, LA
Renovation to allow the historic former vaudeville hall to function effectively as a live performance venue.
The Saturn - Birmingham, AL
Interior acoustic and isolation design of live performance venue.
The Hive - Sandpoint, ID
Acoustic design of a 1000 seat live performance venue.
Rough Trade - Brooklyn, NY
Interior acoustic and isolation design of live performance venue.
Capitol Theater - Port Chester, NY
Interior acoustic design/renovation of 1927 historic theater space. Janice Joplin, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, and Led Zeppelin once graced this stage. The new Capitol Theater is once again drawing many A-list bands and garnering rave revues.
Samsung Seocho World Headquarters - Seoul, South Korea Interior acoustic and noise isolation design of Chairman's performance hall and conference rooms. Spaces had to meet strict isolation and listening requirements. Both halls have advanced surround audio systems.
Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
Acoustic design of large live rock/pop venue
Goodyear Theater and Hall - Akron, OH
Interior acoustic design/renovation of 1911 historic theater and hall spaces. Spaces will be used for a variety of functions, including live performance and EDM shows.
White Eagle Hall - Jersey City, NJ
Acoustic and noise isolation renovation of the historic theater. The multipurpose venue supports live music, theatrical productions, and other cultural events.
Ryan Superville Sound Studio--Washington DC
Local producer Ryan Superville’s new studio will be the heart of an exciting music scene in D.C. TDS-designed noise isolation between the multiple live rooms and control room.
Baltimore Ravens Broadcast Studios- Owings Mills MD Complete: Acoustic and isolation design, HVAC noise analysis of studio spaces.
Hamilton Mills Studios - Philadelphia, PA. Noise isolation engineering for exterior to interior and room to room. The three-room facility was also modeled and optimized for controlled low frequency room modes.
Seret Studios Level 2 Soundstage – NYC. Noise isolation engineering for exterior noise to obtain a level 2 rating.
Discovery Channel – London, England. TDS provided site testing and interior acoustic design for executive screening room.
Gradwell House Recording Studio – Philadelphia, PA. Noise isolation engineering for exterior to interior and room to room. 6000 sq. ft. multi-level, multi-use music facility. Upper-level recording studio has 2 control rooms, 8 performance spaces and 4 additional isolation booths. Lower-level houses 9 rehearsal/production rooms.
Wallace Presbyterian Church -- College Park, MD
TDS was retained to evaluate the existing Wallace Presbyterian Church sanctuary. TDS has performed extensive testing of the room as well as acoustic modeling. The goal of the project is to provide recommendations to improve music clarity and speech intelligibility to support an active music ministry.
Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Cathedral-Washington, DC-Acoustic testing of a classic Byzantine cathedral. Further design in progress.
Southland Christian Church - Lexington, KY2800 seat worship space interior acoustic and isolation design.
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church - Washington, D.C. Acoustic renovation design of the national historic church.
The Chapel, South Campus - Green, OH 2200 seat worship space interior acoustic and isolation design.
St. Michaels Church - North Canton, OH 1100 seat worship space interior acoustic and isolation design.
First Baptist Church - Collierville, TN 1500 seat worship space interior acoustic and isolation design.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - Warren, OH 1100 seat worship space interior acoustic and isolation design.
NorthCreek Family Ministries Center, Chapel, and Gymnasium - Walnut Creek, CA. Interior acoustic and isolation design of a large multi-purpose gymnasium and adjacent chapel space.
18th Street Grace Covenant Church - Washington, DC. Site testing and interior acoustic design of an 315-seat sanctuary space.
Salty Church - Ormond Beach, FL. TDS performed noise isolation engineering to reduce rain impact noise on the sanctuary roof assembly.
Waste Water Treatment Plant-Dunkirk, MD--Testing and documentation of community noise. Remediation design and follow-up testing.
Whole Foods P-Street- Washington D.C. Noise analysis and remediation design of rooftop ventilation unit causing community noise complaints
Whole Foods Richmond- Glen Allen, VA, Noise and vibration analysis with remediation design of interior compressor machine room and adjacent corporate meeting room
Hitachi MRI - Twinsburg, OH Noise analysis of new MRI prototype. Analysis of proposed multi-layer noise damping system.
The Babcock & Wilcox Company, Copley, OH Noise analysis of blasting operations
Joint Base Andrews, Ambulatory Care Center - MD Noise transfer analysis of MRI suites
Moto Hotel – Washington D.C.
TDS was retained by Saint Studio Architects to provide acoustic and noise separation design for a new conference space contained within a busy basement Whisky Bar on H Street D.C. The glass wall design provides sufficient privacy to attendees even on the busiest nights.
Samsung Seocho World Headquarters - Seoul, South Korea Interior acoustic and noise isolation design of Chairman's performance hall and conference rooms. Spaces had to meet strict isolation and listening requirements. Both halls have advanced surround audio systems.
Joint Base Andrews, SMART Auditorium - Prince George County, MD Acoustic testing and remediation design of secure video conference facility.
New York Life Building Conference Facility - New York, NY Acoustic testing and noise isolation design of large corporate conference facility.
Fort Detrick, MD Acoustic and noise isolation design of high-security conference facility
United Association Training Center – Annapolis, MD. Acoustic testing, interior design, isolation design and HVAC noise modeling of a two-room conference center and audio/video studio.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art - Auburn University. Acoustic testing and remediation design of multiple large art gallery spaces.
National Zoo Amazonia Exhibit Hall - Washington D.C. Acoustic testing and remediation design of atrium and public instruction areas
Ohio Aeronautical Institute/NASA - Cleveland, OH Long term remote noise monitoring of 10 locations throughout ultrasound areas and adjacent construction areas to identify potential noise impacts.
The University of Akron, Student Center - Akron, OH Acoustic design of movie/lecture theater, atrium, ballroom, exercise facility and meeting/seminar rooms
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore, MD Long term remote noise monitoring of 10 locations throughout ultrasound areas and adjacent construction areas to identify potential noise impacts.
460 New York Ave - Washington D.C. Airborne and impact noise testing of condominium floors and partition walls for code compliance with IBC (International Building Code)
ADP Print Operations Center - Florence, KY OSHA compliance testing and remediation plan
F45 Fitness – Severna Park, MD. Noise isolation and interior acoustic design of high energy fitness studio.
D1 Fitness - Reynoldsburg OH. Noise isolation and interior acoustic design of large fitness studio.
51 Franklin Condos – Annapolis, MD. Noise isolation site testing and remediation design for existing 4-story condominium building.
Here at TDS, our commissioned projects are varied in size, venue type, the scope of work, and geographical location. We value each of our customers, and as a result, we enjoy repeat business. We commit our time and technology to ensure that each project is a success. We would be happy to provide a proposal for your acoustic design and noise isolation needs.