Thailand’s KIS International School Reignwood Park is a new purpose-built day and boarding school building on the legacy of its first campus founded in 1988 in Bangkok. Set to launch this month, KIS International School’s latest campus is situated an hour’s drive north of Bangkok, in the Reignwood Park community of Pathum Thani province.
Locally renowned as an established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, KIS’s latest offering boasts innovative and dynamic learning environments for Early Years, Primary and Secondary school students within its 60-acre premises designed by Rosan Bosch Studio. At the heart of this new campus sits a state-of-the-art 1,000-seat auditorium featuring a proscenium stage, designed to handle everything from daily cohort assemblies and student presentations to full-scale theatrical and musical performances.
The challenge for this multipurpose educational venue was clear: create an audio environment that could seamlessly transition between intimate academic presentations and professional-grade productions while remaining intuitive for daily school operations.
A Series Vocal Clarity Meets Educational Versatility
Through an official tender process, L-Acoustics Certified Partner Vision One was selected to design and install a comprehensive A Series system that would meet the school’s exacting multipurpose requirements. “The brief was for a versatile, high-quality audio system that was reliable and easy to use for daily school activities,” explained Akarat ‘Pete’ Thitipattakul, Business Development Manager at Vision One.
“Their vision of success was a system that felt ‘invisible’ and effortless for simple daily assemblies and student presentations, yet capable of delivering professional-grade sound for full-scale theatrical and musical performances,” he continued.
The L-Acoustics A Series was selected specifically for its exceptional vocal clarity and versatility: critical attributes for an educational venue where spoken presentations are as important as musical performances. The system’s ability to deliver both broad audience coverage and focused performance reinforcement aligned perfectly with the venue’s need for seamless transitions between event types.
Soundvision Modeling Optimizes Complex Architectural Integration
Working within the auditorium’s well-engineered acoustics, the Vision One team leveraged L-Acoustics Soundvision 3D modeling software to address the venue’s complex geometry and architectural requirements.
“Soundvision allowed us to ensure consistent SPL distribution and achieve optimal sound coverage precisely, while integrating the loudspeaker hangs into the architectural design without obstructing sightlines or visual branding,” noted Thitipattakul.
The primary challenge involved seamlessly integrating the audio system into the Rosan Bosch Studio architectural designed auditorium without compromising visual aesthetics or audience sightlines, a critical consideration for a prestigious educational facility where form matters as much as function.
Milan-AVB Network Delivers Professional Reliability
The installed system demonstrates advanced networked audio capabilities built around Milan-AVB protocol for robust performance and seamless redundancy. The main left/right system comprises three A15 Focus and one A15 Wide per hang, supported by three KS21 subwoofers flown per side for precise low-end definition.
Supporting the main arrays, a single A10 Wide enclosure serves as centre-fill while six X8 units provide front-fill coverage positioned evenly across the front of the stage. The entire system is powered by two LA7.16i amplified controllers and operates through the Milan-AVB network, managed by an L-Acoustics P1 processor and a pair of LS10 AVB switchers. Each LS10 is connected to the P1 and both amplified controllers to provide dedicated primary and secondary AVB networks, ensuring maximum robustness and reliability through seamless network redundancy.
Comprehensive AV Integration Streamlines Campus Operations
As the system integrator responsible for the complete audio-visual scope, Vision One designed the A Series installation to work seamlessly with video, lighting, and control systems throughout the facility. All components were engineered around a unified control platform, enabling staff to manage complex productions while maintaining the simplicity required for daily educational activities.
The installation timeline ran parallel to the auditorium’s construction phase, requiring close coordination with multiple contractors to maintain efficiency while avoiding conflicts with other building systems.
Training and Preset Configuration Enable Effortless Daily Use
Understanding that educational venues require systems operable by staff with varying technical backgrounds, Vision One implemented comprehensive training covering system operation and basic troubleshooting. The team also configured carefully designed presets for different event types, making daily transitions between assemblies, presentations, and major performances remarkably convenient for faculty and students.
The modular approach has significantly improved operational efficiency and user confidence throughout the school community; with Vision One’s ongoing support ensuring reliable performance for every event.
Future-Ready Technology Platform
The installation positions KIS International School Reignwood Park for long-term success through the modular nature of the L-Acoustics ecosystem. “The modular nature of the L-Acoustics ecosystem positions KIS International School Reignwood Park exceptionally well for future upgrades, expansions, or evolving technical needs,” explained Thitipattakul of Vision One.
User feedback has been consistently positive across all applications. “The system is praised for its reliability, versatility and exceptionally pristine sound clarity, which will support the school’s community experiences for educational presentations and the performance arts across all levels,” he concluded.
