Sounds Familiar

COMPANY: STUDIOTAMAT

LOCATION: Rome, Italy

In the heart of Trastevere in Rome, STUDIOTAMAT transformed an old garage into a new trendy hub for the capital’s vinyl lovers.

“When Ornella Cicchetti contacted us, we talked at length to understand exactly what she had in mind. The store had to reflect clubbing and the familiarity that distinguishes the brand – a space to display merchandising and design objects, but also a cozy environment, a reference point for enthusiasts, and at the same time be a pleasant stop for the curious passers-by. All in just 40 sq m,” explained Matteo Soddu, Co-Founder of STUDIOTAMAT.

The architects have focused on an open and versatile layout, which allows the space to be transformed from a store into a listening room, from a meeting point to a stage, which can host a DJ set and performance. Listening stations, shelving and disc racks lend themselves to different space configurations. Phonon headphones provide shoppers with an intimate listening experience from the Technics turntables at the listening stations, while the store’s main audio is fed from a NAD C268 amplifier to a pair of speakers from local Hi-Fi company Strateg.

“I would like it to become a meeting place for those who share our love for music, for those who want to learn more and have time to wile away and get lost, listening to our musical selections,” concluded Ornella Cicchetti, the brand’s Founder. www.studiotamat.com www.nexo-sa.com

“The unobtrusiveness of the speakers combined with their performance and the avoidance of unwanted LF in the bowling lanes by deploying subwoofers in cardioid mode led to an expectation of the best results and a high level of customer satisfaction. But it’s no exaggeration to say that the results exceeded even my expectations and those of our customer! The owner is planning another bowling centre and would also like to have this venue equipped by us exclusively with Nexo components,” concluded Mario.