Arup Welcomes Chris Pollock to Acoustics Team

"Chris is deeply knowledgeable about every aspect of acoustics and technology systems design," said Arup Principal and Global Team Leader for Acoustics, AV, Theater, and Technology, Raj Patel. "His inventive approach to developing simple, practical, and beautiful designs in a wide range of projects and sectors makes him a highly sought-after consultant. Coupled with the resources of Arup, Chris' wealth of experience and talent will allow him to develop areas of independent research, development, and innovation that will be beneficial to us at both a regional and global level."

Prior to joining Arup, Pollock, who was recognized in Engineering News-Record's "20 Under 40" mid-Atlantic list, was a partner at the acoustical, audiovisual, and technology consulting firm Cerami and Associates, Inc. and an associate principal at Shen Milsom & Wilke, where he established the acoustic and audiovisual design team for the Washington DC office. Working on projects such as the National Public Radio Headquarters, Warner Music Group Headquarters, and the Chesapeake Shakespeare Theatre relocation, where his team worked to bring an acoustical intimacy to the new performance space situated in a lofty, historical building, Pollock's work emphasizes the potential of careful acoustic design. His current interests address the design of acoustic environments with regard to user experience.

"Hearing is such a powerful human sense," said Pollock. "The ability to use acoustics and audio to shape how people feel about and respond to a space is a great opportunity—whether it's in a music or performance space, hospital patient room, spa or relaxation space, or even the home or workplace. Regarding the latter: A few years ago, most of the design discussion was around a top-down desire to enable productivity in the office. Now there is a shift to design that is focused on the needs of the individual to maximize potential. This move toward a more human-centered design approach offers unique opportunities for exploring the intersection of the acoustic environment, technology, ergonomics, and space."

Arup's past work in acoustic design includes Time Inc.'s office design in New York City, Tippet Rise Art Center in Montana, the SFMOMA expansion in San Francisco, and National Sawdust in Brooklyn, New York. Currently the firm is engaged in a number of projects including design work on the American Museum of Natural History, The Alliance of Resident Theaters, Macquarie Bank Fit Out, and Nassau Coliseum, all in the New York City area.

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