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Noise Reduction at Van Gogh Village Museum

At the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen, Merford delivered a custom-made acoustic enclosure for the heat pump installations. The solution reduces noise disturbance for nearby residents while maintaining a safe and accessible installation.

Client

Van Gogh Museum

Year

2023

Country

The Netherlands
With the new enclosure in place, residents no longer experience noise disturbance from the heat pumps.
Van Gogh Museum, outside view.

Noise Disturbance Required Immediate Action

Initially, enclosing the heat pumps was not part of the plan. However, when local residents began experiencing noise disturbance, the need arose for a fast and effective solution. Merford was asked to develop an approach that would be both acoustically effective and practical in use.

Following approval of a basic design, the concept was further optimised. Within the same budget, improved acoustic performance was achieved without compromising accessibility for maintenance and operation.

Engineering a custom outdoor solution

The solution consists of a custom-designed enclosure, with design, production and installation delivered as an integrated process. The enclosure effectively reduces noise from the heat pumps, while ensuring the installation remains fully accessible for inspection and servicing.

Production was carried out in-house, allowing materials and execution to be precisely aligned with the site conditions and the museum’s requirements. This integrated approach enabled efficient realisation and reliable acoustic performance.

Captured on site

Van Gogh Museum, inside view of the art installation.
Van Gogh Museum earial view.
Noise control enclosure at Van Gogh Museum by Merford.
Ventilation of noise control enclosure.
Van Gogh Museum noise control enclosure Merford brand.

Restored Comfort for Residents

With the new enclosure in place, noise disturbance for nearby residents has been eliminated, while the installation remains safe and accessible. The project demonstrates how targeted optimisation and close collaboration lead to solutions that effectively respond to both technical and environmental needs.

The Van Gogh Village Museum now benefits from a quiet, functional and maintainable installation that supports both the visitor experience and the quality of the surrounding living environment.

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