Daw Yee Myanmar Corner

This hip Burmese restaurant brought some of Los Angeles' “best Burmese food” to the area, but the noise levels inside created a disruptive experience for customers.

Simple Baffles and a custom PET wall installation helped Daw Yee Myanmar Corner reach ideal acoustic levels without compromising the aesthetic appeal.

Daw Yee Myanmar Corner restaurant made a big impression in L.A.’s hip Silver Lake neighborhood, featuring authentic Burmese fare, Instagram-worthy black and white wall tiles and a communal table for guests.

This hip Burmese restaurant brought some of Los Angeles' “best Burmese food” to the area, but the noise levels inside created a disruptive experience for customers. The eagerly awaited dining spot is a hit in the Silver Lake neighborhood of L.A., but the interior of this eatery presented an acoustic challenge.

In order to control excessive background noise, disruptive kitchen activity and echo, Kirei worked with designer Alexis Readinger of Preen Design & Architecture to design a wall and ceiling acoustic solution using custom cut backlit PET Panels and Simple Baffles to provide sound absorption and add visual texture to the space.

These additions not only solved Daw Yee’s acoustic dilemma, they also complemented the restaurant’s bold interior. Kirei and Alexis successfully achieved the perfect noise level without sacrificing the establishment’s brand identity or design.

“The clatters and the highs have to be controlled in a restaurant. Ninety-five percent of people at restaurants are there for conversation as well as food, so it’s not like a museum or church.” - ” Project Designer Alexis Readinger

The Simple Baffles and custom PET wall installation helped Myanmar reach ideal acoustic levels without compromising the restaurant’s fun and funky design, providing a more intimate experience for diners.