Sound Filtering

Sound through Layers and Holes

This project affects people in a calming way by creating places for sitting in a variety of environments. I have provided a somewhat loud elevated area, an open lower seat, and a more enclosed and quiet upper area. This project is projected for adults or older children.

The first seating area have cutouts through the 1’ material that allow a little sound in, but is elevated so more quiet than on ground level. The second is open with latticing and lowest to the ground, which makes it most noisy. The third is the highest and tucked behind a 1’ solid wall, so it’s the most quiet of the three.

The noise level sets the mood for a place and can greatly influence how someone feels and their comfort level in an area. With the idea that this is a calm, relaxing place made for reflection, the idea of varying levels of quiet are very important.