Void Acoustics audio is at the heart of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) new headquarter in Spring, Texas. Constructed over two years, the new campus spans two five-story buildings and boasts a sprawling 440,000-square-foot rentable space. Installed by i.e. Smart System, Void Acoustics’ sound systems populate the dynamic outdoor space around the campus, featuring a central courtyard housing a popular sports bar, a sleek basketball pavilion and a 100ft x 40ft multiuse screen.
Designed and constructed during the COVID pandemic, HPE wanted an empowering space that enables its people to do their best work. HPE’s new campus has become a high-tech haven for visitors and over 2,200 HPE team members. i.e. Smart Systems was tasked with crafting an interactive and immersive space and recommended Void to HPE.
The basketball court sports two Nexus 6s, two subwoofers and a pair of Air Vantage speakers for fill. HPE’s enormous 100ft x 40ft screen in the central courtyard needed a sound system that matched the sheer scale of its visuals. The screen is flanked by a pair of Nexus 6 speakers. Finally, the lively sports bar sits at the heart of HPE’s outdoor space, hosting two subwoofers and a set of Tri Motion speakers from Void’s Air series.
The primary challenge of the installation centred around delivering punchy, powerful sound in a busy outdoor environment without compromising on fidelity. Some speakers had to be strategically mounted around a glass walkway beneath the massive screen.
Jeff Vinklarek, senior vice president – professional services, at i.e. Smart Systems, said: “Void’s speakers sounded exceptional – the subwoofers are amazing. It was so loud that the earth was shaking. We were freaking out about how impressive the sound was.”
Alex Skan, managing director, Void Acoustics, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity and we are incredibly proud of the outcome. HPE’s new headquarters looks stunning – i.e. Smart Systems have done a great job installing Void’s sound systems around the campus, showcasing our industry-leading audio technology in a milestone location for our business.”
The headquarters boasts more than 70 meeting rooms and flexible spaces to facilitate creativity, collaboration and effective communication. The building also prioritises wellness, with convenient access to an on-site fitness centre, a pharmacy, a doctor’s office, and a cafeteria offering first-class meals prepared by a team of in-house executive chefs.
