trinity centre soundproofing
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A COMMUNITY centre is setto tackle noise complaintsfrom neighbours by sound-proofing its historic stainedglass windows.
Architects have been called in toimprove soundproofing at the Trin-ity Centre on the border of Old Mar-ket and St Jude’s as part of a finalphase of renovations at the formerch u rch .
Emma Harvey, the manager ofTrinity Centre, in Trinity Road,said: “We have had a few complaintsabout noise and need to make surewe are not causing disturbance tolocal residents.
“We have told the architects thatit’s not just about protecting theglass but it’s about the noise as well,we don’t want acoustic bleeding.”
The centre is planning to replacethe plastic glass on the windowswith more effective soundproofingm at e r i a l s.
“The external covers are verycrudely attached to the outside ofthe windows and are coming off as
● The Trinity Centre, left, andDuran Duran, above, one of themany acts to have played there
they are damaging the glass andu g ly, ” she said.
Ms Harvey said the architects willoffer soundproofing options but itwill likely be some form of internaland external layer.
She added: “Trinity has been acommunity centre and live music
venue since 1976 and plays a hugepart in Bristol’s cultural heritage.”
A local resident said: “I live op-posite the centre and during theweekends you can hear the basscoming from the sound system.
“I will be engaging more withTrinity now they have listened to the
Soundproofing at venueafter residents complain
people of Newtown. It was a goodm ove. ”
The centre also plans to move thesmoking area after residents com-plained about hearing music goersmaking noise outside.
Architects also inspected thechurch towers and iron clamps atthe initial consultation for the thirdphase of renovations.
In addition, some of the stainedglass windows in the Grade II* listedbuilding are set to be removed forcleaning and repairs.
As a Grade II* property the venueis in the top 5.5 percent of protectedbuildings in the country.
Bands such as U2, Massive Attack,Duran Duran and Public Enemyhave performed at Trinity since itwas deconsecrated as a church andbecame a music venue.
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