The Company 3 project includes post-production editing studios built-out over five floors in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. It includes reception areas, offices, breakout rooms, six theaters, 126 sound editing & color correction bays, and technical support facilities.  Sharpe was hand-picked for this project due to our previous experience with sound rooms and the quality of craftsmanship from our field team.

 

One major challenge was managing structural free-standing framing for a mix of interior office spaces and isolated sound rooms. We used acoustical walls with mason isolators, which included rubber grommets between concrete and floor to act as acoustic dampeners. Shearboard paneling was employed at shear walls for structural stability and acoustic integrity.  Additionally, the dense floorplate created congested working conditions with no open office areas for material staging. This required meticulous planning for material orders and usage, combined with detailed coordination with MEP trades for on-time deliveries and installations. 

 

In the public and common spaces, we designed an open ceiling concept that highlighted the structural and MEP elements while maintaining visual appeal. This involved careful caulking and finishing around penetrations to ensure acoustic performance. The project also features large-span structural ceilings in the theaters, utilizing heavy-gauge joists in confined spaces, and a new inner-connecting stair that enhanced circulation and offered unobstructed views of the Hollywood Sign.

 

The project includes advanced acoustic solutions through multiple layers of drywall and mineral wool insulation. This approach was essential for the sound-sensitive areas, including sound editing rooms, color correction bays and theaters, ensuring superior acoustic performance.  One of the unique design elements was the use of finished plywood for the pitched roofs at free-standing office locations. This not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal but also provided functional benefits. Additionally, the open ceiling concept in public spaces highlighted structural and MEP elements which enhanced the desired industrial look of the office spaces.

 

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