CASE STUDY: Snow King Observatory & Planetarium

WoodLine Classic Wall Panels, GiosFelt Ceiling Panels

Located in Jackson, Wyoming, Snow King Observatory & Planetarium brings astronomy, education and public stargazing together in an immersive visitor environment. Design architect and project designer Jakub Galczynski, also a co-founder of the observatory, collaborated with Sedia Systems and Akouo Acoustics to develop seating and acoustic solutions coordinated with the facility’s distinctive design.

The planetarium features Mercury Premier Planetarium seating positioned beneath an 8-meter Spitz dome, while E10 Auditorium Chairs provide a complementary seating solution within the observatory. Together, the two seating styles support the facility’s range of educational and immersive programming.

Akouo Acoustics complemented the seating with a layered combination of Livello L200 panels, custom WoodLine Edge and GiosFelt Forms. The Livello panels introduce a clean fabric-wrapped surface, while Light Oak WoodLine Edge adds natural warmth and GiosFelt Forms bring additional texture and acoustic performance to the walls.

Together, Sedia Systems and Akouo Acoustics provide a coordinated seating and sound-management solution that complements the observatory’s architecture while creating a comfortable, engaging environment for exploration, learning and discovery.