Flow Studios
Loire Valley, France | Finished: 2021
Where Art Flows
Located just outside Paris in the scenic Loire Valley, Flow Studios was envisioned as the ultimate creative escape. The client wanted to break the "claustrophobic" feel of traditional city studios and build a space where artists could live, breathe, and create in total harmony.
The design philosophy was "Invisible Acoustics". We integrated mastering-grade isolation and treatment into a modern, sun-lit aesthetic, ensuring that the technology never distracts from the artistry.
Facility Specs
| Location | Loire Valley, France |
| Type | Residential / Destination |
| Control Room | Non-Environment (NE) Design |
| Live Room | Variable Acoustics |
| Console | SSL Duality / Hybrid |
| Vibe | Modern Luxury |
Precision in Paradise
Achieving total isolation in a countryside residential property requires extreme engineering. We utilized a "Room-within-a-Room" topology to ensure that birdsong stays out and drums stay in.
1. The RFZ Control Room
The control room features a computed Reflection Free Zone (RFZ). This guarantees that the engineer hears the speakers directly without early reflections from the walls or ceiling, providing a brutally honest stereo image.
2. Controlled Vitality
The live room is designed to be "alive" but controlled. Using custom slat resonators, we managed the low-mid frequencies to prevent mud, allowing instruments to sound warm and punchy naturally, with minimal EQ required.
