Way Acoustics

Creating Engaging Acoustic Environments

Way Acoustics was founded by Evelyn Way in October 2015 after leaving a position at an internationally recognized performing arts consultancy New York, to provide acoustics consulting services in the Chicago area, nationally, and internationally., 

PROJECTS


WORSHIP SPACES

  • Synagogue Beth Tefillah, Scottsdale, Arizona (2016)
  • Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana (2016)
  • College Church Renovation, Wheaton, Illinois (2010)**
  • Congregation Sukkat Shalom, Willmette, Illinois, Wheeler Kearns Architects (2012)**
  • Temple Jerimiah, Northfield, Illinois, Eckenhoff Saunders Architects (2011)**
  • Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation of Evanston, Ross Barney Architects, LEED Platinum (2010)*

K-12 SCHOOLS

  • Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, Illinois, Wight & Co., LEED for Schools Gold, pending (2016)
  • Edison Park Elementary School Annex, Chicago, Tripartite, LEED for Schools Silver (2013)**
  • Nathan Hale Elementary School Annex, Chicago, ESA/Searl, LEED for Schools Silver (2013)**
  • Wadena Deer Creek School, Wadena, Minnesota, Perkins + Will, LEED for Schools Silver (2012)**
  • Cayman Academy Auditorium, Cayman Islands, OWP/P Cannon Design (2011)**

HIGHER EDUCATION

  • Pratt Institute Film/Video Building, Brooklyn, WASA/Studio A (2015)*
  • Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, Hamden, Connecticut, Centerbrook Architects (2012)*
  • Madonna University Franciscan Center, Livonia, Michigan, SmithGroupJJR (2009)*
  • Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Building, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois, Loebl Schlossman & Hackl (2007)*
  • Arthur Miller Theater, Walgreen Drama Center, and Stroud Auditorium, Diamond Schmitt Architects (2007)*

PERFORMING ARTS

  • Riverwalk Amphitheater, Flower Mound, Texas, Merriman Associates Architects (2016)
  • Entrada Amphitheater, Westlake, Texas, Merriman Associates Architects (2016)
  • Expo 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architects (2017)*
  • St. Ann’s Warehouse, Brooklyn, Marvel Architects (2015)*
  • Geva Theatre Center, Rochester, New York, Clark Patterson Lee (2013)**
  • McAninch Arts Center of College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Wight & Co., (2013)
  • Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, Morris Architects | Planners (2010)*
  • Joffrey Ballet Studios, Chicago, Booth Hansen (2008)*
  • Harman Center for the Arts, Washington, D.C., Diamond Schmitt Architects (2007)*
  • Arthur Miller Theater, Walgreen Drama Center, KPMB Architects (2007)*
  • Guthrie Theater on the River, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jean Nouvel Architects (2005)*

CORPORATE

  • Aeris Communications, Chicago, Illinois, Partners by Design, (2016)
  • Zeno Group Conference Room Analysis (2016)
  • Core Power Yoga, Isolation Analysis (2016)
  • Dirkson Federal Courthouse, Chicago, Skidmore Owings Merrill (2012)**
  • Executive Offices, Greenville, South Carolina, 4240 Architects (2013)**

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

  • Astor Street Residence, Randall Architects (2016)
  • PT Ranch, Aspen, VJAA (2013)**
  • Sachetti Residence, Chicago (2011)**
  • Townsend Beach House, Chicago, Booth Hansen Architects (2008)*
  • Frank Residence, Chicago, Booth Hansen Architects (2008)*

RESTAURANTS

  • Chop Shop, Chicago, Illinois (2016)
  • GT Fish and Oyster, Chicago, Illinois (2011)**
  • Marian Street Cheese Market, Oak Park, Illinois (2008)*
  • Cue at the Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis (2006)*

OUTDOOR NOISE PROPAGATION STUDIES

  • Riverwalk Amphitheater, Flower Mound, Texas, Merriman Associates Architects (2016)
  • Entrada Amphitheater, Westlake, Texas, Merriman Associates Architects (2016)
  • Columbus Commons, Columbus, Ohio (2011)**
  • Fountain Blue, Des Plaines, Illinois (2011)**
  • Aurora Riverside Park, Aurora, Illinois (2006)*
  • Art Institute Construction Noise, Chicago, Illinois (2005)*

FEASIBILITY STUDIES

  • Oberlin College Theater Expansion, Oberlin, Ohio, Westlake Reed Leskosky (2014)*
  • City College of New York, Aaron Davis Hall, New York, New York (2013)*
  • North Shore Baptist Church, Chicago, Bailey Edwards Architecture (2012)**
  • North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, Illinois, Morris Architects|Planners (2009)**

LEED CERTIFIED PROJECTS

  • Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, Illinois, Wight & Co., LEED for Schools Gold, (pending)
  • University of Washington in St. Louis Hillman Hall, Moore Ruble Yudell, LEED Platinum (pending)*
  • Edison Park Elementary School Annex, Chicago, Tripartite, LEED for Schools Silver (2013)**
  • Nathan Hale Elementary School Annex, Chicago, ESA/Searle, LEED for Schools Silver (2013)**
  • Wadena Deer Creek School, Wadena, Minnesota, Perkins + Will, LEED for Schools Silver (2012)**
  • Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation of Evanston, Ross Barney Architects, LEED Platinum (2010)*
  • Maddona University Franciscan Center, Livonia, Michigan, SmithGroupJJR, LEED Gold (2009)*
  • Kirkland & Ellis World Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois, Skidmore Owings Merrill, LEED Silver (2008)*
     

*Completed at previous firm.
**Completed while principal at Pin Drop Acoustics.

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