Planning New Build. Need Help.

I just came across this forum yesterday and will spend some time looking around. I just wanted to see if I could get some direction. I currently have a small studio in our house that works pretty good but I've outgrown it quickly and am in need of more space. We are planning to build a new garage and I have the opportunity to build a studio on the second floor. I want to do it right as I am a professional guitarist and want to be able to make as good of recordings as I possibly can. I'm mostly concerned about getting good acoustics for capturing a great recording sound. I would like a good listening environment to make sure I'm getting good recordings but I plan to send recordings out for mastering. The space will have some other purposes such as doing some video and photo work, office work, and teaching lessons. It will also serve as a guest space with probably a Murphy bed somewhere. I have a pretty good understanding of acoustics as far as absorption, reflection, and diffusion. I went through all the research when I was figuring out how to treat my current studio. But now that I have the opportunity to start from scratch I feel a little lost as I want to make it as good as I can. I guess what I'm after is a starting point for how to go about designing it, maybe some good resources for construction and design, and of course if there are any recommended designers for me to discuss things with that would be great. thanks, David

Hi David. If you could post an image of the design you're working with (including dimensions), you will probably get more useful help. How large is the garage? Are you building rooms withing rooms, or will the garage walls be the only isolation barrier? How concerned are you with isolation from neighbors?

DavidY wrote:

I'm mostly concerned about getting good acoustics for capturing a great recording sound. I would like a good listening environment to make sure I'm getting good recordings

From what I understand, plan on surface treating 33% of your live room, and 50% of your control room; that includes walls & ceiling. Allocate a bunch of corners for adequate bass trapping, and plan them well, so they don't interfere with light switch/outlet placement later. Avoid parallel walls, ceiling included if possible.