Lewis CaliburnThe brand-new conscious and creative dining restaurant, Roe, has partnered with Marquee AV to design and install a high-quality Bose audio system for the venue.
Situated in the hub of Wood Wharf, Roe is the latest addition by the team behind the sister restaurants Fallow and FOWL. Named after the native deer of the British Isles, Roe continues the “conscious and creative dining” principle seen in its sister restaurants. The menu aims to minimise food wastage by following a nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos, and it promotes underappreciated British ingredients.
Shepperton-based Marquee AV was tasked with designing an audio system that provides classy background music during the daytime and supports dynamic DJ sets in the evening. The venue also features two private dining rooms, one of which can be used for video conferencing, which had to be incorporated into the audio design. The building’s unique layout and decor presented challenges for the audio design.
The client sought an excellent-sounding solution that would remain concealed amongst the modern, coral-reef themed décor. The circular building features glass windows across all the external walls. Although these offer a picturesque view of the South Dock, they create acoustical challenges. Marquee AV worked with the designers to find the best solution both aesthetically and acoustically.
The FreeSpace 3 Acoustimass series in-ceiling loudspeakers were the ideal solution, offering high-quality performance for background music, and paired with the FreeSpace 3 Acoustimass flush mounted Bass Modules, delivers a strong sound for DJ sets.
Strategically positioned across the venue’s main dining areas, the audio design provides a smooth and consistent sound. Their ceiling-disguised outer shell blended with the restaurant’s minimalistic design, unnoticeable behind the wooden detailing on the ceiling.
The ground floor of Roe features a bright, private dining area with large windows, framed by the restaurant’s aeroponic farming system. This unique method of growing produce without soil, by spraying the plants with nutrients, enhances the forest-like ambience of the space.
To complement this, the Bose Professional FS4CE speakers integrate seamlessly into the ceiling, providing exceptional sound quality despite the reflective surfaces. The FS4CE speakers ensure that the natural, serene atmosphere of the forest-themed room is maintained while delivering clear and immersive audio for diners.
The first floor private dining area, which can accommodate videoconferencing, is a valuable feature for a restaurant surrounded by corporate offices. For this, Marquee AV implemented the Bose Professional VB1, which is simple to connect to, making it an ideal setup for anyone to navigate. Completed with two FS4SE speakers; to produce crisp audio, this dining area is the ideal set-up for meetings and private gatherings.
Marquee AV’s collaboration with Roe has been a success, seamlessly integrating high-quality audio into the restaurant. The versatile sound system enhances the main dining area, perfect for both daytime dining and evening DJ sets. The private dining areas, equipped with advanced audio-visual technology, elevate Roe as a premier venue for both dining and corporate events.