The Creative Immateriality of Sound
- urbanNext, April 5, 2018.
- 479 words.
Essay, expanding design practices, Higini Arau, No Density, Technology and fabrication
Acoustics, Architect’s role, Art, Creativity, Design, Essay, Matter, Music, Space, Space & Sound, Theory
Previously published in Spanish at "Tectónica 14: Acústica" -- https://www.tectonica.es/arquitectura/acustica/tectonica_14.html
The creative magic of sound lies in its immaterial essence. You perceive it but you cannot touch it. It harnesses matter as a means of transportation, but it is not matter. It floats like a wave through the air, a jingling transparent wake, a spirit escaped from Pandora’s box, full of surprises; it aims to delight those who enjoy it, yet it is a disturbance when it is unwanted.