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Squarepusher and the Geometry of Sound
In one of Arup’s London offices is an array of speakers designed to help architects and acoustic engineers hear how the designs of their spaces will sound when complete. It’s called an ambisonic array. Virtual sound models for proposed concert … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Engineering, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged arup, London, london design festival, sound, squarepusher, tom jenkinson, trafalgar square
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Interview: Cecil Balmond
Cecil Balmond is a Sri Lankan born, British designer, engineer, artist, architect, and writer. Known for his close collaborations with architects, such as Toyo Ito on the Serpentine Pavilion and Rem Koolhaas on the Casa da Musica in Porto and … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, Design, Engineering, Interview
Tagged AGU, arcelormittal, arup, cecil balmod, james stirling, london 2012, non-linear, orbit, rem koolhaas
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