b"GILLAM GROUP | LYNX MUSIC STUDIOcreation, site safety, security, and theGILLAM GROUP CONTRIBUTED TO THE STUDIO'S UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURESdevelopment of the studio itself. According to Benjamin Valliquette, Gillams director of innovation and strategic part-nerships and IPD project manager, this enabled the open collaboration and finan-cial transparency necessary to tackle the complex project: Recording studios are very difficult spaces to design and build every way you look at them, but thanks to our collaborative IPD Lite approach and expertise in acoustically sensitive projects, we were able to deliver a space that performs better than what was specified.That collaboration was key to meeting the projects more technical requirements. These included producing LiDAR scans and BIM models to realize Lynx Musics vision, and the design and development of cutting-edge noise barrier ceiling, wall and floor assemblies to meet the requirements for superior sound isolation performance. The noise barrier assemblies were incredible feats of acoustical engineering, Valliquette explains. It was through pull planning and the Gillam Groups quality assurance and control program that we ensured each element in the acoustic details was executed with precision. The Gillam team was challenged toToday, Torontos Lynx Music Studio stands complete the project within an ambitiousas one of the largest of its kind in North Gillam Group also contributed to theschedule and they succeeded at thisAmerica. It has been featured in Macleans studios unique interior design features.task. This required finely tuned collabora- and on the cover of Construction Canada Highlights include custom fabricatedtion with its partners in planning, qualitymagazine. As for Gillam Groups part lighting made from recycled musical instru- control, budget control and site safety.in orchestrating the landmark project, ments, stylish lobby and reception decor, aAs for the latter, Gillam provided 24-hourValliquette says: Lynx Music is not just a high-class VIP lounge, and unique touchessecurity and recorded 40,000 man-hoursbuilding, but a monument to the success throughout the facility.with zero lost-time injuries. of Canadas performing arts industry.Lynx Music StudioGILLAM GROUP INC. is a progressive construction company that takes your interests to heart. Let us be your Building Department PLAN. PERFORM. INSPIRE as we deliver services in an atmosphere of integration, innovation, teamwork, transparency and trust. 36 Northline RoadToronto, ONM4B 3E2 416-486-6776www.gillamgroup.comBUILDERSDIGESTQuarter 1201923"