Who we are

Theta Acoustics is α UK based independent acoustic consultancy, providing professional acoustic consultancy services in all aspects of architectural and building acoustics, from project inception to completion.

It was founded by Theo Niaounakis BSc MSc MIOA who has 20 years of experience as an acoustic consultant and during his career, he has worked at a number of industry-leading acoustic consultancies in the UK, on numerous challenging and prestigious projects. Theo’s CV including some indicative examples of his work from his project portfolio can be found below.

We are a team of highly motivated, passionate and experienced acousticians who strive for engineering excellence. We understand the needs of our clients, users, architects, and builders and work closely with them for the successful delivery of the project.

We care about the environment and the world around us and we endeavor to make an active contribution to its sustainable future.

Sectors & Services

We have the knowledge and experience and we can offer advice, support and robust acoustic design solutions in the following sectors:

  • Housing
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Hotels
  • Offices
  • Performing Arts
  • Museums and Exhibitions
  • Broadcasting, Recording Studios and rooms for critical listening
  • Places of Worship
  • Commercial
  • Airport Terminals
  • Research Laboratories
  • Leisure Venues
  • Noise at Work

Services

  • Full acoustic design advice and support from project inception to completion
  • Sound Insulation assessments
  • Room Acoustics Design and Computer Modelling
  • Control of Noise & Vibration from building services
  • Noise & Vibration assessments in support of Planning applications
  • BREEAM assessments
  • BS4142 assessments
  • Construction Noise & Vibration monitoring
  • Noise at Work assessments
  • Investigative and Diagnostic Testing
  • Acoustic commissioning testing
  • Sound system electro-acoustic design, testing and commissioning

Theo Niaounakis’ Project Portfolio

Indicative list of projects from Theo’s previous work experience, where he was involved in a leading role as an acoustic consultant:

Performing Arts / Broadcasting

BBC Broadcasting House Development (2002), ITN Audio & Editing Suites (2017), Athens Conservatory (2014), Warners Bross Leavesden Studios (2010), Christ Church Newham (2018), Inner Temple Hall London (2001), D H Lawrence Pavillion Nottingham (1999), Victoria Hall Theatre Louth (1999), Wrexham Theatre Nottingham (1999), Playhouse Theatre Nottingham (2002).


Research & Educational Developments

National Physical laboratory, London (2017), Cardiff University Innovation Campus (2016), The Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute – King’s College London (2009), SIDRA Medical & Research Center Qatar (2009), Cambridge University Humanities Building (2001), Faculty of Divinity Cambridge University (1999), Teesside University “The Curve” teaching & conference building Middlesbrough (2015), Castle Community College Kent (2016), Meopham School kent (2017), Boxing Academy London (2016), Kentish Town School (2008), Sir John Cass School London (2009), Addey & Stanhope School London (2003), St George’s School Ascot (2000).


Airport and Train Terminals

BAA Heathrow Airport Queen Elizabeth Terminal T2 (2009), BAA Heathrow Airport Midfield Pier (2007), Haymarket Station Edinburgh (2013).


Commercial Buildings – Office Developments

Home Office, London (1999), Procter & Gamble FMOT Centre, Athens, Shoping Malls Russia (2006), RSPCA Project Ararat (1999), Abbey National Headquarters London (2001), Reuter’s London (2001), 123 Victoria St London (2019), Suffolk Count Council Ipswich (2001), TCO New Camp Development, Kazakhstan (2014).


Residential Developments

The Ellinikon Beach Villas, Athens, Greece (ongoing), Costa Navarino development, Greece (ongoing), TCO New Camp Development, Kazakhstan (2014), Greenwich Millenium Village London (2007), Whitechapel Central London (2017), Marian Court London (2017), Mann Island Liverpool (2007)


Hotels

100 Clerkenwell Rd Hotel, London (2018), Travelodge Hotel – Tower Bridge London (2008), Travelodge- Hanger Lane London, Kenilworth Hotel London (2000), Mountbatten Hotel London (2000), Hilton Hotel Glasgow (2013)

Projects

New Cyprus Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus

Theta Acoustics are proud to be part of the design team as the Acoustic Consultants for the New Cyprus Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus. The proposed architectural design was submitted by XZA Architects and won the 1st Prize in an international architectural competition in 2017.

Architects: XZA Architects, Athens, Greece

Client: Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works


Athens Conservatory, Athens, Greece

The Athens Conservatory is an emblematic and prestigious Bauhaus building located in the main cultural axis of Athens. It is a successful, sustainable and internationally recognized School of Performing Arts, an educational and cultural center for music, dance and theatre, a lively hub for young artists of international calibre and a point of reference in the city life. The building was originally built in 1971 and it was designed by the famous Greek architect John Despotopoulos (Jon Despo 1903-1992) and constitutes an important example of modern Greek architecture. During the last few years, the
building has been undergoing a process of gradual transformation and renovation. Part of this work is the renovation of its main auditorium, the Amphitheatre “Ioannis Despotopoulos” which is an underground, modern, elegant and of stunning aesthetics multipurpose auditorium of 606-seating capacity ideal for chamber orchestras and sinfoniettas. The amphitheatre forms part of the new “Athens Conservatoire Art Centre” complex which also includes a multi-purpose experimental “black-box” stage of a 200 seating capacity, spaces for conferences, exhibitions, a recording studio complex, an Arts Foyer and a Café/restaurant.

Architects: TPA Architects

Client: ETBO A.T.E – Athens Conservatory

Location: Athens, Greece

Completion: 2022

Functions: Amphitheatre, New Stage/Cinema, Music Technology Centre, Café/Foyer, Ancillary Areas

CV

Theo Niaounakis BSc MSc MIOA | Acoustic Consultant

Profile

Theo has a BSc in Physics, an MSc in Acoustics and 23 years of experience as an acoustic consultant. His experience spans a wide range of disciplines of acoustic consultancy from planning through to detailed mitigation design, with a specific focus on architectural & building acoustics. He has been extensively involved in the acoustic design for educational, performing arts, broadcasting studios, offices and commercial developments, large scale residential and airport terminals from project inception to completion.

To see the full CV, education and work experience, please click on Theo’s LinkedIn profile.

Areas of Expertise

Architectural & Building Acoustics (all aspects of designing, measurement, assessment/analysis and reporting)

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