Hello everyone, first of all, let me briefly introduce myself:
My name is Daniel, and along with my two best friends, we are starting a company early next week that combines music production, event technology, and event management.
There is currently an opportunity that requires some remodeling and therefore your help.
In the basement of the house we live in, there is still a pool, which is operational but has never been used.
Since we are currently looking for a studio, we came up with the idea to convert the pool area into a studio.
The only unused room is the pool room.
We are thinking about a "room in room" concept, where we would build a structure of approximately 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 meters (16 x 11.5 x 8 feet) inside the emptied pool, with stairs leading to a roughly 3 square meter (32 square feet) "anteroom" in front of the studio.
Covering the pool would seem to us a waste of space, as we do not need such a large studio.
The space is sufficient and could be climate controlled using the already existing supply and exhaust air ducts in the ceiling of the room.
On top of this construction, there should be a sort of "chill area" where one can move around with a slightly crouched posture.
Our idea was to consult an interior designer and a carpenter to build and install the framework. All interior finishing work (insulation, carpet) we would handle ourselves.
For electrical installations, of course, we would also hire a professional.
Is this project even feasible? Does anyone have experience with similar projects?
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Daniel Doppler
My name is Daniel, and along with my two best friends, we are starting a company early next week that combines music production, event technology, and event management.
There is currently an opportunity that requires some remodeling and therefore your help.
In the basement of the house we live in, there is still a pool, which is operational but has never been used.
Since we are currently looking for a studio, we came up with the idea to convert the pool area into a studio.
The only unused room is the pool room.
We are thinking about a "room in room" concept, where we would build a structure of approximately 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 meters (16 x 11.5 x 8 feet) inside the emptied pool, with stairs leading to a roughly 3 square meter (32 square feet) "anteroom" in front of the studio.
Covering the pool would seem to us a waste of space, as we do not need such a large studio.
The space is sufficient and could be climate controlled using the already existing supply and exhaust air ducts in the ceiling of the room.
On top of this construction, there should be a sort of "chill area" where one can move around with a slightly crouched posture.
Our idea was to consult an interior designer and a carpenter to build and install the framework. All interior finishing work (insulation, carpet) we would handle ourselves.
For electrical installations, of course, we would also hire a professional.
Is this project even feasible? Does anyone have experience with similar projects?
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Daniel Doppler
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Bieber081524 Oct 2016 08:37Why does a house have to be placed inside the pool? Drain the water, waterproof the plumbing area while considering possible side effects, lay down a thick carpet, set up studio equipment on trusses to avoid damaging the wall. Then build a structure above that a) allows headroom inside the pool and b) also provides headroom above.
I’m just wondering what kind of acoustics that would create.
I’m just wondering what kind of acoustics that would create.
One can certainly debate the pros and cons of such a construction. There are definitely other solutions, but I get the impression that the original poster is quite attached to their idea, and as we know, a person's will is their own paradise...
I just want to point out: if you place a box in there that can be closed, make sure to include some kind of ventilation. Otherwise, you won’t create good conditions down there, but you will definitely end up with a very stuffy atmosphere...
I just want to point out: if you place a box in there that can be closed, make sure to include some kind of ventilation. Otherwise, you won’t create good conditions down there, but you will definitely end up with a very stuffy atmosphere...
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Dadoo8203124 Oct 2016 20:36First of all, thanks for your numerous responses!
We would like to have the construction done by professionals to avoid endangering anyone due to our lack of knowledge. We have now researched and found that a carpenter would be the right person for this task.
The option to simply leave out the walls and build some kind of carport is not feasible due to the acoustics at the back, especially since the residents of the house should not be disturbed by bass sounds.
Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you! We use a variety of monitor speakers and the equipment, including software, amounts to nearly €30,000 (around $33,000), so price does not really play a significant role here.
Yes, a ventilation system as well as air conditioning are installed, and no smoking or cooking takes place. This should help to keep odors under control.
Can anyone roughly estimate the costs for reasonable building materials?
We would like to have the construction done by professionals to avoid endangering anyone due to our lack of knowledge. We have now researched and found that a carpenter would be the right person for this task.
The option to simply leave out the walls and build some kind of carport is not feasible due to the acoustics at the back, especially since the residents of the house should not be disturbed by bass sounds.
Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you! We use a variety of monitor speakers and the equipment, including software, amounts to nearly €30,000 (around $33,000), so price does not really play a significant role here.
Yes, a ventilation system as well as air conditioning are installed, and no smoking or cooking takes place. This should help to keep odors under control.
Can anyone roughly estimate the costs for reasonable building materials?