Some of the most important qualities in a home are impossible to photograph.

Natural light can be captured. Materials can be touched. Views can be admired. But the feeling of calm within a home is often only noticed when it’s missing.

At Elysian, acoustic comfort has been considered from the very beginning.

In our latest site update, we explore the hidden layers that help transform an apartment into a place of retreat, despite being moments from the energy of Parnell village.

Behind the walls, ceilings and floors sit a series of carefully considered systems including KOROK intertenancy walls with insulation and double GIB Noiseline linings, thermally broken double-glazed joinery, acoustic ceiling insulation and acoustically wrapped hydraulic services.

Together, they significantly reduce sound transfer between residences and shield owners from the outside world.

These decisions may never be seen, but they will be experienced every day. They allow conversations to remain private, footsteps to disappear and homes to feel noticeably quieter and more restful.