Echoes of Space: Immersive Soundscape Archiving

Architecture is not only seen but also heard. This seminar explores how the sonic dimension of space can be captured, interpreted, and archived through immersive audio-visual methods. Participants examine how spatial form, surface materiality, and human activity shape the acoustic character of buildings, and how these characteristics influence our perception and experience of architecture.

The week begins with an introduction to fundamental principles of room acoustics and psychoacoustics, providing the tools to understand how sound interacts with built space. Through a series of field recordings, students will employ different techniques, such as binaural recording with a dummy head, higher-order ambisonics using specialised microphone arrays, and sine-sweep impulse responses to document the acoustic signatures of architectural spaces. These recordings will be complemented by 360° photographs and videos, enabling the creation of immersive representations that merge auditory and visual perception.

The seminar culminates in a collective soundscape archive and exhibition, presenting each participant’s work as a multisensory exploration of architectural atmosphere. Echoes of Space invites students to expand the practice of architectural documentation, moving beyond visual observation to develop a critical awareness of how design, sound, and perception are interwoven in the experience of place.

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