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Experience the future of music production: How does the Rotative Studio's Iced Sound work?

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UNI published News under Architecture on May 10, 2023

Rotative Studio, a Zürich-Rotterdam-based architecture practice, has collaborated with composer and musician Ramon Landolt to create a unique pavilion in public space that showcases the relationship between sound, space, and the urban environment. The project, titled 'Iced Sound', is a musical exploration of glaciers and the impact of human actions on our planet.

The pavilion, located on the Schiffbauplatz, has an embedded sound installation that interacts with visitors and the surrounding urban soundscape. The spatial expression of the pavilion reflects the theme of transformation or flux, which forms the inspiration for the architects and aligns with the focus of Landolt's project. The pavilion's subjective acoustical and visual voice embodies the tension between our planet's fragile landscapes and the consequences of human action, making it a sonic exploration of the climate crisis.

The interplay between space and sound is a continuation of earlier collaborations between Rotative Studio and Landolt. In 2019, the architects invited Landolt to contribute to their research project 'Evidence of the Absent', which they developed in a one-year residency in Zürich's Kulturfolger. The project involved live performances with Landolt's compositions written for the performer and the glacier where the performance took place.

The pavilion as a public room will remain on the Schiffbauplatz for three weeks, during which the sounds are accessible to all, and visitors can approach the topic at their own pace. The live performances during this period will feature invited musicians who have performed Landolt's compositions specifically written for the performer and the glacier where the performance has taken place.

The interplay of space and sound in the 'Iced Sound' pavilion is a testament to Rotative Studio's commitment to creating innovative architectural solutions that engage with the urban environment and highlight the urgent need for action to address the climate crisis.