Mezzo Stüdyo

We mourn Leo L. Beranek's passing
Leo Leroy Beranek, acoustics pioneer deceased on October 11, almost one month after celebrating h...
The Ritz-Carlton, luxury hotel brand opened the doors in Astana, Kazakhistan.
Located in Talan Towers, owned by Verny Capital Group , consulted by Mezzo Stüdyo for its room an...
New Regulation on Noise Protection for Buildings in Turkey
New Regulation on Noise Protection for Buildings has been published in Official Gazette of the Re...
INTER-NOISE 2017, Hong Kong
INTER-NOISE 2017, the 46th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, wi...
174th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America
174th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America will be held on 4-8 December,2017 in New Orlea...

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» The inauguration of Adana Integrated Health Campus, September 2017

Commissioned by the Ministry of Health as a Public Private Partnership Project, the Adana Integrated Health Campus has started to accept patients. The project has been designed by Yazgan Design Architecture and Hayalgücü Design, contracted by Renaissance Construction, consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo for its room and building acoustics design, and building systems noise & vibration control.

» Acoustics ’17 Boston, June, 25-29, 2017

Prof. Çalışkan joined Acoustics’17, the third joint meeting of the Acoustical Society of America and the European Acoustics Association and presented his study “Prediction of Ground-Borne Vibrations on Historical Structures due to Tram Traffic in Antalya, Turkey”.

» New Regulation on Noise Protection for Buildings in Turkey

New Regulation on Noise Protection for Buildings has been published in Official Gazette of the Republic of Turkey in May, 31, 2017. Binaların Gürültüye Karşı Korunması Hakkında Yönetmelik 31 Mayıs 2017 tarihinde yürürlüğe girmiştir. http://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2017/05/20170531-7.htm ...

» The Ritz-Carlton, luxury hotel brand opened the doors in Astana, Kazakhistan.

Located in Talan Towers, owned by Verny Capital Group , consulted by Mezzo Stüdyo for its room and building acoustics design, building systems noise & vibration control and environmental noise control, The Ritz-Carlton hotel has been brought into service since June 2017.

» Knauf Factory Trip, May 2017

Mezzo Team joined to the 2nd Passion for Architecture platform organized by Knauf in Ahiboz factory, Ankara.

» 3D Animation Video of Ankara High-Speed Train (YHT) Station Building

Designed by "A Architectural Design Office", consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo, Ankara High-Speed Train (YHT) Station Building has opened its doors to citizens as of the 93rd anniversary date of the foundation of Turkish Republic, 29.10.2016. Even though train operations have not yet begun, they are expected to be started shortly. A short 3D animated video (by AKG, in Turkish Language) of the High-Speed Train Station Building is telling us how the system will work. ...

» We mourn Leo L. Beranek's passing

Leo Leroy Beranek, acoustics pioneer deceased on October 11, almost one month after celebrating his 102nd birthday, after a long and phenomenally productive life. He will always be remembered for what he had contributed to acoustical field. Our condolences and deepest sympathy to his family and beloved ones.

» 22nd International Congress on Acoustics, Buenos Aires, September 5-9, 2016

Prof. Çalışkan joined ICA 2016 and represented MEZZO with “Acoustical Design of Awaza Convention Center” paper presentation. Sü-Gül, Z. Meriç-Nursal, I. Bora,Z. Calıskan, M. (2016). Acoustical design of Awaza Convention Center. ICA 2016: 5-9 September, 2016, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

» The inauguration of Ashgabat International Airport, September 2016

Ashgabat’s major new falcon shaped airport, spreads its wings in Turkmenistan. Designed by Polimeks / Tekeli Sisa, consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo for its room and building acoustics design, building systems noise & vibration control and environmental noise control; Ashgabat Airport has been brought into service since September 2016.

» Wolf Bavaria and BSW (Regupol) Trip, January 2016

Dr. Sü Gül and Prof. Çalışkan joined to the technical trip organized by Proaktif . Wolf Bavaria and BSW (Regupol) factories were visited.

» The inauguration of Awaza Congress Center, Turkmenistan, September 2015

Awaza Congress Center, one of the largest conference centres in the world, opened its doors with an opening ceremony held in September, 2015. Acoustics Design of conference halls with seating capacity of 2000, and 500; banquet hall (capacity of 256, 450), press conference hall (capacity of 128) and multipurpose meeting rooms were provided as well as noise control engineering and vibration isolation services by MEZZO Stüdyo.

» The 12th International Conference on Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, Hangzhou, October 2015

Dr. Sü Gül attended ICTCA 2015 for paper presentations. Sü Gül, Z. Xiang, N. , and Caliskan, M. (2015): Non-exponential sound energy decay analysis of a monumental worship space by diffusion equation modeling in a finite element medium, Proc. Intl. Conf. Theoretical & Computational Acoustics ICTCA 2015.

» 10th European Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, Maastricht, May-June 2015

MEZZO member Mr.Sinal joined EuroNoise 2015 with his research on small music practice rooms. Sinal, Ö. Yılmazer, S. (2015). A Comparative Study on Indoor Sound Quality of the Practice Rooms upon Classical Singing Trainees’ Preference. EuroNoise 2015: 31 May, 3 June 2015, Maastricht, Netherlands.

» ‘Room for Expression’, International Acoustic Meeting by Knauf, Hamburg, February, 2015..

Invited by Knauf-Turkey, Dr. Sü Gül and Prof. Çalışkan had a chance to experience the latest innovations from Knauf at the Knauf Werktage exhibition, listened to renowned architects and acoustic engineers from Allmann Sattler Wappner, Arup and Asymptote sharing their views on contemporary architecture, and visited some of Hamburg’s most impressive architecture, guided by architects from AIT together with an international group of architects from more than 20 countries. ...

» MEZZO Stüdyo is a member of NCAC, November, 2014..

MEZZO Stüdyo is the first and only Turkish acoustical consultancy firm accepted to the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC). NCAC is an international organization committed to supporting the acoustical profession through: - recognizing expert Acoustical Consultants and Engineers. - promoting opportunities for peer interaction. - providing a reference tool for the public to learn more about the profession and to find a consultant matched to their needs. ...

» 43rd International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, November, 2014..

Mr. Atamer represented MEZZO in Inter-Noise 2014 with his research on sound transmission through elastomeric bulb seals. Atamer, Serkan, Mehmet Çalışkan and Gökhan O. Özgen. “Prediction of Sound Transmission through Elastomeric Bulb Seals.” 43rd International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, 16-19 November 2014, Melbourne, Australia, 2014. ...

» 168th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Indianapolis, October 2014..

Attending to ASA Indianapolis for paper presentation, Ms. Sü Gül and Prof. Çalışkan had the privilege to celebrate with Leo L. Beranek of his 100th birthday.. Su Gul, Zuhre, Ning Xiang and Mehmet Caliskan. “Investigations on acoustical coupling within single-space monumental structures using a diffusion equation model.” 168th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, 27-31 October 2014, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2014. ...

» COMSOL Conference held in Cambridge, September 2014..

Diffusion Equation Model solution of Süleymaniye Mosque with a finite element solver namely COMSOL is presented by Zühre Sü Gül in this specific conference. Su Gul, Zuhre, Ning Xiang and Mehmet Caliskan. “Sound field analysis of monumental structures by the application of diffusion equation model.” COMSOL Conference 2014, 17 - 19 September, Cambridge, UK, 2014. ...

» MEZZO Team collecting room impulses at Hagia Sophia, August 2014..

For an ongoing research project, MEZZO Team has investigated the unique acoustical field of this masterpiece by collecting and analyzing the room impulse responses within main space and underneath side galleries..

» TED Renaissance College - LEED Gold certified, July 2014..

Designed by Hatırlı Architecture, and consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo on room acoustics and noise control issues, TED Renaissance College has been the first school in Turkey with LEED Gold certificate. Hoping to serve as a good model for many other schools in the country..

» 9th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin, June, 2014..

MONUBASIN9 is organized by the Materials Conservation Laboratory, Department of Architecture, Middle East Technical University in Ankara. Continuing research projects in relation to acoustical fields of monuments as well as acoustical characteristics of historical plasters are discussed by MEZZO team members at conference sessions. Su Gul, Z. & Caliskan, M. (June, 2014). “A discussion on the acoustics of Süleymaniye Mosque for its original state”, 9th International C...

» Soprema-Texsa factory visit, Barcelona, May, 2014..

Ms. Sü Gül joined to the technical trip organized by Soprema Group. Consultants from Turkey get together in Barcelona and visited production lines of specific sound isolation materials manufactured at Texsa factory.

» LEED Platinum certified building is presented in ASA Providence, May, 2014..

Prof. Çalışkan presented the LEED Platinum certified Turkish Contractors Association Headquarters, recently opened in Ankara, and related acoustical issues at the conference within the framework of Acoustical Consultancy by Mezzo Studyo Ltd. Headquarters, designed by Avcı Architects, has recently selected to be the "Best Architectural Project" in Sign of the City Awards. Su Gul, Zuhre and Mehmet Caliskan. “Acoustical considerations in design and constructi...

» Nevit Kodallı Concert Hall is on press, Mersin, April, 2014..

The compliments are on Nevit Kodallı Concert Hall in Mersin, designed by Şahinbaş Fikirlier Architecture, and consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo. The hall in the Conservatory of Mersin University, Chamber Music Center, is one of the few venues in Turkey that successfully accommodates chamber music function (and excludes the popular multiple-use) for the benefit of music lovers. The praises on acoustics of the hall are mostly for its good orchestral ensemble and timber characteristics. ...

» Ziraat Bank Headquarters project consultancy contract is signed with Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), March, 2014.

Mezzo Stüdyo is awarded with a contract for acoustical design of new headquarters of Ziraat Bank, largest bank of Turkey, in Istanbul. The headquarters composed of a pair of 40- and 46-story towers is located in the new Finance Center, in Ataşehir, İstanbul. The new complex, designed in association with locally-based architects A Architectural Design of Ankara, and planned in tandem with Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) - London, will reflect the corporate image of financial service buildi...

» Heydar Aliyev Center Auditorium acoustical solutions aired on Discovery Science and printed in Yapı March issue, 2014..

The acoustic design process for the Auditorium at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, by ZHA architects, is presented in Yapı (388). The techniques, developed by MEZZO Stüdyo, for optimizing multiple use of the hall (conference, concert and opera) incorporate the concept of acoustically coupled systems. The interview with Zühre Sü Gül on acoustical design solutions were previously aired on The Discovery Science Channel. Su Gul, Zuhre and Mehmet Caliskan, “Heydar Aliyev Merkezi od...

» LEED candidate office building of Turkish Contractor’s Association (TMB) is opened on its 60th anniversary, Ankara, January, 2014.

A LEED Platinum candidate building of Turkish Contractors Association Headquarters is a prestige building located in Ankara, the project and construction of which is sponsored by leading contractor companies of Turkey. As it represents the status of Turkish construction industry, from concept phase to the very recent inauguration of the building, the major consideration has been the application of latest technology and concepts such as sustainability within the scheme of building that can pio...

» 10th National Congress on Acoustics, İstanbul, December, 2013.

The final conference gathering of the year was held in İstanbul for TAKDER 2013. MEZZO members attended with great number of papers and presentations. Avgın, Seda and Mehmet Caliskan, “Yerel ve doğal malzemelerle düz yüzeyli, ekolojk ve deliksiz ses yutucu bir malzeme geliştirilmesi”, 10th National Acoustics Congress, TAKDER, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, 16-17 December, 2013, İstanbul, Turkey. Su Gul, Zuhre, Mehmet Caliskan and Ayse Tavuk...

» MEZZO invited for 166th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, San Francisco, December, 2013.

An invited paper is presented in the special session on Acoustics in Coupled Volume Systems. Besides, the final outcomes of a research project/thesis on sustainable acoustical materials are shared with the acoustics community. Thanks to the Meyer Sound team, we had nice time listening to a performance with the Constellation work of their signature, at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley. Su Gul, Zuhre, Ning Xiang and Mehmet Caliskan. “Multiple-slope sound energy decay invest...

» Acoustics of HAMP is on the news and more, November, 2013..

Primary national newspapers announced the opening of Heydar Aliyev Center by their highlighted heading on architectural design and acoustics of the structure and specifically the Auditorium. The auditorium with its multi-purpose use (speech, music and opera) was the most challenging task for MEZZO team in optimizing acoustical comfort limits for all three functions. Heydar Aliyev Center is also detailed in the following books, webpages and news movies; Site ...

» Capital’s most prestigious residence-office tower Next Level is ready for its occupants, Ankara, October, 2013..

Having the signature of Brigitte Weber Architects, Next Level now brings a new way of architectural look to the main strip of Ankara along Eskişehir Road. Strengthening our expertise on multi-dimensional tower projects; office, residence and mall spaces are all consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo. Sound isolation in between floors and different units, environmental noise control on façade, noise and vibration control at roof-top and mid-floor mechanical units were basic acoustical design issues through...

» The inauguration of Ephesus Culture and Convention Center, Kuşadası, October, 2013..

One of the largest culture and convention centers in Western Turkey and the 10th of Europe; Ephesus Center’s opening ceremony was held on 30th of October. Main auditorium with seating capacity of 2700, conference hall with seating capacity of 750, connecting foyers and mechanical rooms’ acoustical design and noise control engineering services were provided by MEZZO Stüdyo.

» TAURUS AVM opens its doors, Ankara, October, 2013..

Malls in Turkey recently have started getting the necessary attention on noise and reverberation control. Taurus AVM, consulted by MEZZO Stüdyo, is one of the first malls to consider acoustical comfort levels for their customers. The mall, having the signature of ‘A Architectural Design’, in Ankara is opened on 29th of October.

» 42nd International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering held in Innsbruck, September, 2013..

With paper presentations MEZZO members joined Inter-Noise 2013. Meric, Isın and Mehmet Caliskan, “Acoustics education for architects: Developing a base of knowledge for professional experience” Inter-Noise 2013: 15-18 September 2013, Innsbruck, Austria. Odabas, Erinc and Mehmet Caliskan, “Acoustical Design and Experimental Validation of an NVH Listening Room” Inter-Noise 2013: 15-18 September 2013, Innsbruck, Austria. ...

» 21st International Congress on Acoustics (ICA) held in Montreal, June, 2013..

MEZZO team once again was at ICA with contributing papers on both academic and professional work. This time in Montreal, we have also found time to visit La Maison Symphonique de Montréal and Salle de Pelletier. Su Gul, Zuhre and Mehmet Caliskan, “Acoustical Design of Turkish Religious Affairs Mosque” Proceedings of 21st International Congress on Acoustics, ICA 2013, 2-7 June 2013, Montreal, Canada. Karabulut, Seda and Mehmet Caliskan, “Development of ...

» Acknowledgement trophy is presented to MEZZO Stüdyo in contribution to the renovation work of Architectural Chamber 1927’s new office in Ankara, March, 2013.

The opening cocktail for Architectural Chamber 1927’s Cinnah office was accompanied by Le Corbusier exhibition and ‘live jazz’ on 30th of March. The new office is located within an old apartment, which is a symbolic building representing very nicely the architectural language of its time. We are pleased to get involved in such a valuable volunteer project.

» Acoustical Measurements in Süleymaniye Mosque, İstanbul, February, 2013..

Within the context of on-going research in MEZZO Stüdyo, acoustical field tests are held in Süleymaniye Mosque by Zühre Sü Gül on 23rd of February, hours in between 7.30pm -3.00am. Major source locations are one in front of mihrab and one at müezzin mahfili, in accordance with ISO 3382-1 (2009). In addition, specific acoustical effects are observed by locating source underneath the main dome and underneath side corner dome. In four source and eight receiver locations more than 80 impulse resp...

» BASWA Switzerland - Laudatio of Zühre Sü Gül, at the occasion of the Innovation Prize of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Central Switzerland, December 2012..

On 5th of December, the ceremony for awarding the Innovation-Prize of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Central Switzerland took place. BASWA had been awarded with the Innovation-Recognition Prize. For this ceremony, Zühre Sü Gül held the laudatio on their price. On the same trip at BASWA factory, Ms. Sü Gül held a lecture about managing acoustical issues in large projects. She also spared time for listening to a symphonic music performance in Lucerne Concert Hall, while capturing ...

» MEZZO Stüdyo is rewarded as a finalist candidate for ‘Globally Born Incubator Award’ by Turkish Ministry of Industry, November, 2012.

Out of 1108 applied KOBİ’s (small and middle sized enterprises) in eight different categories in Turkey, KOSGEB (KOBİ Presidency) declared MEZZO Stüdyo as one of the five finalists. The price is given for the export capacity of the firm in its first three years after foundation. Having been consulted various projects in Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Jordan, Poland, Libya and more, MEZZO Stüdyo has got an acceleration in international projects from the very beginning....

» North Carolina Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America, Raleigh, September, 2012..

Prof. Çalışkan delivers a speech on Acoustical Design of Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaycan, at the Fall Meeting of North Carolina Regional Chapter of Acoustical Society of America, in Raleigh North Carolina, September 2012.

» Technical Tour to Index factory, Verona, Italy, September, 2012..

Invited by DKM, Turkey, Ms. Sü Gül attended to the technical tour of Index factory located in Verona, Italy. The lectures and the factory tour were followed by hands-on experimental booths of various sound isolation products including pads, plates, barriers, and liquid waterproof coatings.

» MEZZO Team was at Inter-Noise, New York, August, 2012..

Outcomes of on-going academic thesis research were presented in InterNoise2012 Congress. Su Gul, Zuhre, Ning Xiang and Mehmet Caliskan. “Investigations on multi-slope sound energy decays in domed structures” Inter-Noise 2012: 19-22 August 2012, New York City, USA. Caliskan, Mehmet and Gokhan Aslan, “Cepstral deconvolution method for measurement of absorption and scattering coefficients of materials”, Inter-Noise 2012: 19-22 August 2012, New York City, ...

» Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center in Baku, Azerbaijan opened its doors to the visitors, May, 2012.

The landmark building of Zaha Hadid, encompassing the Heydar Aliyev Museum, Exhibition Halls and the Auditorium had an official soft-opening ceremony on 10th of May. The room acoustics design, building acoustics design, noise and vibration control engineering services of the whole structure and interior spaces were performed by MEZZO Stüdyo.

» TechNet Alliance Spring Meeting, İstanbul, April, 2012..

İstanbul hosted TechNet Alliance Spring Meeting, where Prof. Çalışkan presented the works of MEZZO Stüdyo on a platform of CAE (computer aided engineering) companies, sharing knowledge accumulation for future networking.

» Utility Model is certified for MEZZO product, March, 2012..

One of our research projects has taken a step forward in the way to the production and application. The certification of our new generation scatterer enables a wide-band sound diffusion as well as absorption at desired frequencies. Aesthetical features, transparency, portability, lightness, material and color alternatives are other advantages of the product besides its high acoustical performance.

» Technical Tour to Amorim factory, Lisbon, Portugal, September, 2011..

Prof. Çalışkan was invited for a technical tour in Amorim factory located in Lisbon, Portugal. Cork production facilities were toured from the field to the bottle..

» TAKDER Congress was hosted on our University Campus, Ankara, May, 2011..

9th National Acoustics Congress of Turkish Acoustical Society was held at Middle East Technical University. MEZZO team members were there presenting papers on various subjects including subway stations, mosque acoustics design and more. Su Gul, Zuhre and Mehmet Caliskan, M. "Acoustical design of underground stations within Warsaw Metro System Phase II", 9th National Acoustics Congress, TAKDER, ODTÜ, 26-27 May 2011, Ankara, Turkey. Karabulut, Seda and ...

» MEZZO attended to ICA and ISRA meetings in Australia, August, 2010..

Acoustical design practices and solutions of our consultancy project HAMP, by Zaha Hadid, were shared with acoustical community. Besides, halls within Sydney Opera House as well as newly re-newed Melbourne Hamer Hall were visited. Su Gul, Zuhre and Mehmet Caliskan. “Acoustical considerations in the design of Heydar Aliyev Center Auditorium” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics, ISRA 2010, 29-31 August 2010, Melbourne, Australia. Su Gul, Zu...

» Technical Tour to Knauf AMF factory, Grafenau, December, 2009..

Prof. Çalışkan and Ms. Sü Gül were invited for a technical tour in KnaufAMF factory located in Grafenau, Germany. The highly automized production link of acoustic panels and the exhibition center were visited. The team also found time to visit Munich Opera House on this trip..