Sonic Temple Draws International Crowds
Kamal Musharbash — August 24, 2010 — World
Featured in the Eminönü Square in Istanbul, this architectural experimentation in sound and art is brought together to bring us the Morning Line. Weighing in at 17 tons, 20 meters long and 17 meters high, this design can be broken apart and reassembled in various ways. Inside this masterful design lies 40 speakers that play beautiful music as it sits adjacent to the Yemi Cami Mosque and near the Bazaars. Designed by artist Matthew Ritchie, this architectural beauty inspires as it puzzles its visitors.
This Sonic Temple will draw international crowds until the 19th of September and has already created an emotionally-charged response from the public.
This Sonic Temple will draw international crowds until the 19th of September and has already created an emotionally-charged response from the public.
Trend Themes
1. Architectural Experimentation - Opportunities for architectural firms and materials companies to partner with artists and sound designers to create unique installations that evoke emotional responses from the public.
2. Mobile Design - Development of designs that can be easily assembled and disassembled in various locations to provide a unique experience for different audiences.
3. Soundscapes - Exploration of how to use sound and music to create immersive experiences in different settings, such as public spaces, museums, and galleries.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Partnering with artists and sound designers to create unique installations that evoke emotional responses from the public.
2. Materials Manufacturing - Developing materials that can be easily assembled and disassembled for use in mobile designs.
3. Entertainment - Exploring the use of sound and music to create unique, immersive experiences in public spaces, museums, and galleries.
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