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XOXO Hostel – Goa

Case Study: XOXO Hostel – Goa

Client

XOXO Hostel

Location

Goa, India

Scope

Acoustic treatment and interior enhancement for lobby, halls, and games room.

Total Area Covered

220 m²

Objective

Reduce echo and noise in high-traffic communal areas while maintaining a modern, youthful aesthetic suitable for a vibrant hostel environment.

Acoustic Challenges

1

High Footfall Areas: Lobby and halls experienced constant chatter and activity noise, affecting overall comfort.

2

Recreational Zones: Games room required echo control to create a more pleasant social environment.

3

Design-Driven Space: Interiors required solid-colour acoustic panels to complement the hostel’s trendy, casual vibe.

Solutions Provided by MMTPL

Product

Mirage PET Felt Acoustic Panels (Solid Colours)

Coverage

220 m² across lobby, halls, and games room walls

Performance

NRC 0.40 at 12 mm – Effective sound absorption for high-activity areas
Thickness: 12 mm PET panels, ideal for communal spaces

Design

Solid, bold colour choices aligned with the hostel’s energetic theme
Minimalist look with clean edges for a modern interior finish

Function

Created a quieter, more relaxed ambiance in shared zones

Execution

Panels installed on primary wall surfaces and reflection points in lobby and games area.

Integrated seamlessly with lighting and furniture layouts, preserving open, welcoming aesthetics.

Durable, low-maintenance PET material suited for high-traffic hostel use.

Results

Noise Control

Reduced background chatter and echo significantly in lobby and hallways.

Ambiance

Games room became acoustically comfortable for socializing and recreational activities.

Aesthetic Upgrade

Solid-colour Mirage panels provided a stylish, vibrant backdrop enhancing the hostel’s youthful vibe.

Materials Summary

Product

Mirage PET Felt Acoustic Panels (Solid Colours)

Coverage

220 m²

NRC

0.40 at 12 mm

Applications

Lobby, halls, and games room

Compliance

ASTM-tested, Class A fire-rated

Significance of the Project

This project highlights MMTPL’s expertise in combining acoustic comfort with modern, design-driven interiors, perfectly suited for hospitality spaces like hostels, lounges, and recreational areas

XOXO Hostel – Goa: Project at a Glance
ClientXOXO Hostel
LocationGoa, India
ScopeAcoustic treatment and interior enhancement for lobby, halls, and games room.
Total Area Covered220 m²
ObjectiveReduce echo and noise in high-traffic communal areas while maintaining a modern, youthful aesthetic suitable for a vibrant hostel environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the scope at XOXO Hostel, Goa?

220 m2 of acoustic treatment across the lobby, halls and games room, addressing constant chatter and activity noise in high-footfall communal areas and echo in the recreational zones, with a finish suited to a young, design-led hostel.

What was installed?

Mirage PET felt acoustic panels in solid colours, 12 mm thick at NRC 0.40, across 220 m2 of lobby, hall and games room walls, ASTM tested and supplied in a Class A fire grade.

Why is 12 mm felt the right thickness here?

Because the problem is chatter and activity noise in the speech range, which 12 mm felt at NRC 0.40 addresses across a large wall area. Thicker grades, 18 mm at NRC 0.50 and 24 mm at NRC 0.60, are specified where lower frequencies matter more, which is not the case in a lobby.

Why treat communal areas rather than the rooms in a hostel?

Because that is where the noise is generated and where guests experience it. Lobbies, halls and games rooms are hard-surfaced, high-occupancy spaces, and reducing reverberation there lowers the level everyone is competing with, which also reduces what carries into the rooms.

Can acoustic panels be supplied in solid colours to match a brand?

Yes. PET felt is produced across a full colour range and cuts cleanly into shapes without fraying, so the absorption area can double as the interior graphic scheme rather than sitting on top of it.

Who manufactured the felt panels for this project?

MMTPL (Mahabir Multi Tech Private Limited) manufactures the full range at its Palwal plant in Haryana, India, and supplies architects, consultants and turnkey contractors in India and 25+ export markets.