Case Study — Basement Conversion
The Sycamore Sound Studio
70 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley — Basement Conversion
Location
Mill Valley, CA
Scope
Basement Conversion
Type
Music Studio
Specialty
Acoustic Engineering
Doug Colaizzo had a vision — a professional-grade recording studio beneath his Mill Valley home. The challenge was converting a standard residential basement into a space with the acoustic performance of a commercial studio while maintaining the luxury finishes expected throughout the home.
THE CHALLENGE
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Standard residential construction provides zero sound isolation between floors
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Low ceiling height required custom acoustic engineering solutions
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HVAC noise is the enemy of professional recording — every system had to be isolated
OUR SOLUTION
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Room-within-a-room construction with floating floor and decoupled walls
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Custom low-profile acoustic panels maintaining 8ft clear height throughout
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Silent HVAC system with isolated equipment room outside the recording space
“The studio exceeded every expectation. The sound isolation is flawless and the finishes are impeccable.”
Doug Colaizzo — 70 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley