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The Sound Bubble: A context-sensitive space in the space

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 March 2017

Martin Ljungdahl Eriksson ,
Ricardo Atienza  and
Lena Pareto
Martin Ljungdahl Eriksson*
Affiliation:
Media and Design, University West, 46132 Trollhättan, Sweden
Ricardo Atienza*
Affiliation:
Department of Fine Art, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, 12627 Stockholm, Sweden
Lena Pareto*
Affiliation:
Media and Design, University West, 46132 Trollhättan, Sweden
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Abstract

The design of sonic environments is in need of more active strategies, taking into account not only the physical but also the social and sensorial aspects of a place. This implies abandoning traditional, mono-disciplinary responses in favour of interdisciplinary methods and approaches. In this study we explored the possibility of inserting context-sensitive sound textures to improve the experience of an activity-based office workplace. For this purpose, we developed the concept of the ‘sound bubble’ – a micro-space in which the user is embedded by a semi-transparent added sound environment that will operate as a subtle sound mask, attracting the attention without needing to hide the disturbing environment. This should help users (the workers) to stay in an ‘everyday listening’ mode. This means, not focusing on the environment in particular but on their tasks, while preserving the link with the surrounding space and activities.

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Organised Sound , Volume 22 , Special Issue 1: Context-based Composition , April 2017 , pp. 130 - 139
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© Cambridge University Press 2017 

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