Soundscaping in the library : Interactive soundscape at the youth balcony
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- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2024
- Source
- DiVA - Academic Archive On-line
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- Language
- English
- License
- Green
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Abstract
This paper describes an exploration of interactive soundscapes at the Malmö city library and the effects it has on the space and its inhabitants. It investigates views of the library and it’s soundscape to conclude that the users view of the library correlates with their experience of the space. The project deployed an interactive soundscape installation that was active for the period of a month. Research done to inform the design of the installation grounds itself in soundscape studies and studies done in libraries. The fieldwork was conducted with a grounded theory and research by design approach. The Results suggests that sound can be an effective material to co-create the environment and highlight the way we move within a space. It shows that soundscaping can create new venues for interaction between humans and serve as a tool to create personal and interpersonal spaces.