MADE Lim Café, South Korea

Context

The Team

L-Acoustics Enhances the Tranquil Ambiance of MADE LIM Café

Nestled in Incheon, South Korea, the MADE LIM Café represents a remarkable transformation of a 120-year-old church into a multi-faceted space dedicated to art, dining, and performance. Architects NONE SPACE masterfully reimagined the historic structure, drawing inspiration from the serenity of nature through elements of water, light, sky, garden, and darkness. While thoughtfully preserving the original brickwork and stained-glass windows, the design team aimed to cultivate a new identity for the venue centered around restfulness and immersive experiences. Spanning five floors, the café now offers visitors exhibition areas, diverse dining options, a bakery, and a dedicated performance space hosting weekly jazz, classical, and pop music performances.

The Challenge

The challenge for the MADE LIM design team was to seamlessly integrate a high-quality audio system that would complement the tranquil, nature-inspired themes of each floor. Beyond the requirements of the live performance area, the audio program across the venue included subtle nature soundscapes and calming background music, all intended to deepen the sense of relaxation and immersion. It was crucial that the audio solution delivered clear, natural sound without visually disrupting the carefully curated aesthetic of the space. To achieve this delicate balance, MADE LIM sought the expertise of L-Acoustics Certified Partner Integrator Dreamsystec.

The Solution

Dreamsystec proposed a sophisticated yet discreet audio solution centered around the elegant L-Acoustics Syva and the compact X Series loudspeakers. These models were chosen for their ability to provide consistent and clear audio coverage while seamlessly blending into the unique décor of each area. Following a compelling listening demonstration, the MADE LIM team readily agreed that this combination was the ideal fit for their ambitious objectives. The team at Dreamsystec, under the guidance of Project Manager Yang Jin Seok, collaborated closely with experienced system designers from L-Acoustics Certified Partner Distributor Klausys. Utilizing L-Acoustics Soundvision 3D audio modeling software, they meticulously planned the loudspeaker placements for the various interior spaces and seating arrangements. For the Forest Hall dining and performance space, their design incorporated a pair of L-Acoustics Syva and Syva Low loudspeakers positioned on stage, complemented by four strategically placed X4i coaxial speakers for fill coverage. A single LA4X powers the on-stage system, and throughout the remaining exhibition areas, twenty-three compact X4i speakers were evenly distributed and are driven by six LA2Xi amplified controllers.

The Result

The result is an audio environment that perfectly complements the intended atmosphere of the MADE LIM Café. In the performance space, the Syva system delivers powerful and articulate sound for live musicians, while its refined design enhances the visual appeal of the stage. Across the other floors, the discreetly integrated X4i loudspeakers provide pristine and immersive audio without drawing attention, allowing the nature-inspired soundscapes and calming music to subtly enhance the visitor experience. Dreamsystec also provided comprehensive system and workflow training to the MADE LIM technical team during the opening performances, ensuring a smooth transition for their engineers.

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