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Synergetics, Inc and Jeff Cooper Architects have had an over
20 year working relationship with NBC Universal, Inc. Whether
the work is new sound stages, post-production facilities, or theatre
construction for executives at work or at home, Synergetics, Inc is always
prepared for the next challenge NBC Universal has to offer.
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Owner:
NBC Universal, Inc
100 Universal Way
Universal City, CA
Contact: Doc Goldstein
(818) 777-3180 |
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Project Architect
Jeff Cooper Architects, AIA
23930 Craftsman Road
Calabasas, CA
Project Architect: Jeff Cooper
818-223-9009
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Sound Administration Offices |
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The renovation of 3,000 square feet of ground floor space
created new office suites for the sound department at Universal
Studios. The design utilizes full-height glass walls to bring
natural light into the working environment. In addition to 4
private executive offices, the building features an open
administrative area, AV conference room, client lounge and
reception area. Limestone flooring, custom patterned carpets and
indirect lighting provide a user-friendly atmosphere for
employees and clients. |
Blue Wave Audio |
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This project was a conversion of an 12,000 square foot basement
into a facility dedicated to Digital Mastering, Sound Track
Restoration, Telecine, Digital Transfer and Trailer Mixing. The
design features a large glass-enclosed central machine core
surrounded by blue neon “wave” light, large mix studios, 4 audio
mastering studios and 3 editorial suites. In addition, there are
2 rooms equipped for quality control and transfer services.
Construction challenges included a high degree of electrical,
audio-video and mechanical coordination within limited ceiling
space in order to preserve maximum room height. The project was
built in a condensed time frame of approximately 6 months and
has become a high-profile, profit center for Universal. |
Dubbing Studio 3 |
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This Project consisted of the
new construction of 2 45’ by 60’ film mixing facilities, featuring digital
consoles and the latest hi-tech recording systems. Each facility includes four
digital editorial work stations, a private producer’s room, kitchen and
amenities. The interior architecture features French limestone accents, acoustic
panels of hardwood and veneers and a muted palate of acoustic fabrics. Through
meticulous planning and off site construction, Dubbing Studio #3 was built
within an extremely compressed time frame of 7 weeks. A normal construction
schedule for this type of project would be 6 months. Dubbing Studio #3 is shown
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Dubbing Studio 6 |
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Dubbing Studio #6 had an
additional, unique challenge. The exterior shell consisted of a wooden sound
stage built in 1928. The owner wished to maintain the option of building a
one-story building over the existing stage at a future date without demolishing
the new dubbing stage. The engineering team designed foundations consisting of
63’ deep drilled caissons into 6 feet of bedrock. These were installed prior to
commencing work on the dubbing stage. Concrete columns to support the future
building were located in strategic, “hidden” places throughout the dubbing
stage. The columns were terminated at roof level. This allows the next phase of
the project to be built without interference to the operations of the ground
floor dubbing stage. |
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