Acoustic Renewal for a Historic Catalan Winery

Rockfon Color-all in Charcoal improves acoustic comfort and preserves architectural integrity at the restored Celler de Vila-seca cultural centre

Interior of Celler de Vila-seca featuring vaulted timber ceilings with Rockfon Color-all acoustic panels in Charcoal for museum acoustics

Historic vaulted interiors of Celler de Vila-seca enhanced with Rockfon Color-all in Charcoal, blending modern acoustics with preserved architectural elements

Acoustic upgrade for a cultural landmark

Originally built in 1919, Celler de Vila-seca has been restored and museumised by the local council with support from EU FEDER funds. The project aimed to preserve the building’s architectural identity while equipping it for modern cultural use. Rockfon Color-all in Charcoal was installed across 1800 square-metre of ceiling to address reverberation issues, allowing the space to host exhibitions, projections, and educational activities with clarity and comfort.

Combining tradition and technology

The restored winery includes 3150 square-metre of cultural facilities across two floors, with spaces such as museum rooms, an old pressing hall, a processing room, and immersive areas for virtual interpretation. These zones are designed to educate and engage visitors in the story of Catalan winemaking.

To enhance the visitor experience, a video mapping system was installed. It projects large-format animations that reveal how the wine was produced and processed. This digital layer demanded acoustic conditions that would preserve sound quality and intelligibility across the space.

Prior to renovation, the celler’s acoustics were poor due to its hard surfaces and open volume. Acoustic engineer Ivana Rosello was consulted to provide a solution that could address reverberation while respecting the building’s historical design.

Project info

Project name

Celler de Vila-seca

Client

Vila-seca Town Council

Location

Vila-seca, Spain

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Celler de Vila-seca, Spain Cultural Ceiling Design|Case Studies

Rockfon Color-all panels reduce reverberation in vaulted interiors

She specified 1800 square-metre of Rockfon Color-all in Charcoal, applied using a glued solution between the exposed wooden beams. The system offered a discreet integration into the architecture while delivering Class A sound absorption.

The Charcoal finish created contrast with the pale stone and brick while preserving visual focus on the vaulted ceiling. It elevated the overall spatial identity and supported the building’s transformation into a functional public venue.

Thanks to this intervention, the space can now host a range of activities, from digital exhibitions to guided tours and cultural programmes. The project demonstrates how technical performance and heritage preservation can work hand in hand.