Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) loudspeakers have been installed at Maison Bâtard in Melbourne, Australia, blending high-performance audio with luxury design. The venue-wide audio solution was implemented by Melbourne-based AV specialists Zelo Group, serving as the project’s concept-to-install technology partner.
Designing a venue that seamlessly transitions from daytime dining to late-night entertainment presents a unique challenge. The goal involves delivering powerful, consistent sound across multiple environments without compromising architectural design. At Maison Bâtard, that balance has been achieved through a venue-wide audio solution built on EAW loudspeakers.
Located in the heart of Melbourne, Maison Bâtard spans four distinct levels. These range from the main restaurant floors to the intimate basement supper club, Le Club, and the rooftop dining and bar space, La Terrasse. Each area requires its own sonic identity. To meet these demands, Zelo Group designed, modeled, engineered and delivered a fully bespoke, high-performance system. The system allows each space to operate independently or together, delivering a cohesive audio experience throughout the venue, with EAW technology providing the foundation.
Maison Bâtard’s primary dining area, Le Salon, incorporates EAW MKC Series loudspeakers with subtle architectural integration for elevated audio throughout the space.
Stephen Sokolowski, Zelo Group design manager, noted the specific requirements of the project.
Maison Bâtard is a very large venue for a restaurant, especially in Melbourne, and every level has its own identity, Sokolowski said. The system was designed so that each floor can operate independently or together. If there’s a performance in the basement club, that audio can be routed throughout the building, or each level can host its own entertainment.
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