Sonomorph
feature, metals — By Blaine Brownell on January 31, 2009 at 11:00 amInspired by the natural phenomenon of tropism—in which a plant actively responds to external stimuli—designer Natasa Zednik constructed an intelligent kinetic building system entitled Sonomorph that moves in response to changing environmental conditions. A research collaboration with Cornell University, Sljivancanin’s sound-responsive wall is comprised of cellular components that react to various stimuli by opening and closing cells that absorb sound and emit light. Other potential stimuli include light, proximity of people, and touch.
Aluminum outer panels and glass-reinforced plastic inner panels are the components of Sonomorph cells. They are mounted to a simple steel wire net with standard hardware and employ various sensory devices, servo motors, and LED lights for interactive functionality. During the day the cells’ polished aluminum shells shimmer in the sunlight, and at night they impart a subtle, colored glow. By involving people in new playful interactions, Sonomorph explores various ways in which augmented physical environments can more extensively and specifically engage their dynamic contexts.
Contact: Bifokal, Oslo, Norway.
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17 Comments
I would like to find out more about your product and how it might fit into a hospital as a piece of interactive art. Is this available on the market?
What are the costs associated with this product?
Thank You,
Charles White
713-783-1222
i would like to know more about the product and its specs. along with the information about where it can be applied, procedures and if it has any warranty, as well as has it been used on any projects and what are the projects.
thank you
Pls send me info about your product. Is it available is the USA?
Thanks.
I am interested in information on your product. I am designing my thesis at Tulane University’s School of Architecture and am considering its usage in an large raised auditorium setting connected to the Firefighting Headquarters for the city of New Orleans. My thesis revolves around the incorporation of new materials and technologies as directly applied to architectural design and how these technologies might change design paradigms when used in conjunction with or are applied to traditional materials but to achieve my goal, I need material specs and limitations. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank You,
Charles Lucia
I am a interior architecture student working on a design project centered around sound and music and find your product exciting and applicable. I would like to know more about the product, its specs, and applications. Also, if samples are available?
I would like to learn more about this product as well, it’s specs, various stimuli and more information on how it can be applied as a building skin. Please email me. Thank you!
Hi, I am a junior employee at the TU/e. I am presently working on a research project in the context of an hospital and also another project in context of play. I find your material exciting and would like to ask for specification, application and sample of it. Kindly reply to let me know your thoughts. I strongly feel I could find an innovative application for this product. Thanks.
Please can you get back to me with more inormation and if you are looking for agents in Ireland or Europe
Dear Natasha Sljijvancin !
Congratulation to your idea, we are a metal construction company which is often involved in architectural projects, as we are building a new hall we are interested in using our product as well to install it in other places. Could you send us some more information.
Best regards Josef Offner
Dear Natasha,
What an exciting product! I am a student at Pikes Peak Community College in the Interior design department. We are in the process of putting together a design competition that will be completed this summer in June. We have ten teams competing and our team would love to feature your product. I believe it would be a wonderful way to support the organic, sustainable nature of Sonomorph which is the cornerstone of our project. I would be happyS to forward more details to you. Let me know how to move forward. Thank-you in advance for your innovation and support.
Sincerely,
Sue Ellen Franchini
Hi,
Im a student currently studying at Lincoln Uni. I love your product and i would love to include it in some of my designs for my final project.
I would be so grateful if you would forward me the details of the product so i can explore the item in more detail.
Yours Thankfully,
Ben Deverson
(Year 2 Arch)
do you have a video or something that shows the peices changing?
I am very interested in purchasing this product. Is there any info about where or how I can get it?
You can reach Natasa at natasa@bifokal.no