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"[…] A production hall like a Stradivari?! Every day now I am experiencing the excellent way in which Sonic Atelier have put these theories into practice, and what I had been looking for until then: Acoustic Design that feels right, that is aesthetically convincing and enhances the architecture as a whole. […]"

Klaus Schmied, CEO Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/Austria

"[...] The development of living spaces that meet human needs – this is perhaps the focus and the great aim of the interdisciplinary work of Sonic Atelier. [...]"

Jürg Odermatt on Sonic Atelier, in: Musik & Theater, November 2006 (No. 11/2006)

[PICTURE] Urban open space. Research on acoustics and urban architecture by Sonic Atelier.

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Ongoing basic research on acoustics and urban architecture; development of principles and methods [since 2003] MORE >

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.

TRAINING CENTER
Comprehensive acoustic design of corporate spaces [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, in progress]

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.

FUNCTION ROOM / DINING HALL / 312sqm
Architectural acoustic design of a representative corporate space [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, in progress] MORE >

OFFICE / SERVER
Prototypical solutions to improve the acoustics of an office with a server station [Chateau Starhemberg, Fürst Starhemberg´sche Familienstiftung, Eferding/A, 2009]

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.

WORK FLOOR / 400sqm
Architectural acoustic design preparing the room for multi-purpose production-related use [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2009] MORE >

THE MUSIC OF ARCHITECTONIC SPACES
Masterclass, lecture and concert [Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Zürich/CH, 8-12 Sept 2008] MORE >

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Development of a new bearing technology by Sonic Atelier.

INDUSTRIAL MACHINES
Development of a new bearing technology for heavily vibrating industrial machines, minimizing transmissions while enhancing the machine´s performance [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008]

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Low-frequency noise reduction by Sonic Atelier.

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION ROOM / 320sqm + SURROUNDING BUILDING
Substantial reduction of low-frequency noise, vibrations and transmissions from heavy machinery; based on architectural-acoustical prototypes [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008] MORE >

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.

WORK FLOOR / 270sqm
Function-specific architectural acoustic design for the company´s manufacturing department [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008]

THE CITY AS A RESONANCE SPACE
Paper on the connection between urban acoustical quality and architectural/urban design [published in: Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics, IOA/UK, 2008]

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Reduction of acoustic emissions by Sonic Atelier.

INDUSTRIAL MACHINES
Development of new technical solutions for the reduction of acoustic emissions of injection-moulding machines (silencers) [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008]

[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.

PRODUCTION HALL / 625sqm
Acoustic design based on a multi-layer approach including several architectural-acoustical prototypes; improving working conditions for staff operating injection-moulding machines [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2007/2008] MORE >

[PICTURE] Museum for Paper Production. Comprehensive Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.

MUSEUM / 18 ROOMS / 1800sqm
Comprehensive acoustic design in conjunction with a complete refurbishment: architectural acoustics and audio elements/sound design [Austrian Museum for Paper Production, Laakirchen-Steyrermühl/A, 2008] MORE >

[PICTURE] From Noise to Urban Sound. Novel approach to acoustics in urban design/planning by Sonic Atelier.

FROM NOISE TO URBAN SOUND
Presentation of our research results and the novel approach to acoustics in urban design/planning we developed [2007, various platforms, e.g. Austrian Chamber of Engineers and Architects]

[PICTURE] Architectural theory installation by Sonic Atelier.

THE CITY AS A RESONANCE SPACE
Architectural theory installation showing the principles we developed, enabling a sustainable architectural and urban design approach to acoustics [Swiss Art Awards 2007, category architecture, Art Basel/CH, 12-17 June 2007] MORE >

[PICTURE] resonatorium by Sonic Atelier.

RESONATORIUM 1/07
Composition for soprano and space; commissioned by the singer Kornelia Bruggmann [Premiere: Schloss Wartegg/CH, 28 Apr 2007; many international performances since] MORE >

URBAN AREA
Design of a riverside park including a bridge with the objective of creating a diverse, pleasant-to-use recreational urban area. Cooperation with the structural engineer Erhard Kargel, Linz/A [Dübendorf/CH, Competition, 2007]

[PICTURE] The Score: Experiential arrangement, on architecture / urban design and acoustics by Sonic Atelier

THE SCORE
Large-scale arrangement offering a first-hand experience of building forms and their acoustics; designed as abstract, yet highly functional sculptural spaces lined up on a slim sky-walk [Project proposal for European Cultural Capital Linz/A 2009; not realized]

[PICTURE] ACOUTOPIA - City & Sound

ACOUTOPIA
Abstract walk-in city model / Themed exhibition on the topic of city and sound [Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen/CH, in conjunction with the Manor Art Award Schaffhausen 2006, 23 Feb-23 Apr 2006] MORE >

[PICTURE] Multi-layer map "City & Sound"

PUBLICATION STADT & KLANG
Multi-layer map on the subject of acoustics and urban space [In conjunction with the exhibiton/installation acoutopia] MORE >

SALON STADT & KLANG
Organisation and presentation of a symposion on the subject of acoustics and urban space [In conjunction with the exhibiton/installation acoutopia, Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen/CH, 25 March 2006] MORE >

[PICTURE] Sculptural Instruments / sound sculptures by Sonic Atelier

SCULPTURAL INSTRUMENTS
Various electroacoustic instruments we specially developed to fathom physical space [until 2006] MORE >

EXHIBITION HALL / 350sqm
Multi-purpose exhibition hall in a former factory: analysis and design guidelines
for acoustical improvement [Forum Vebikus, Schaffhausen/CH, 2006]

RESTAURANT, BAR, CULTURE HALL / 280sqm
Conversion of a historic granary: analysis and guidelines as a basis for the architectural design [Haberhaus Schaffhausen/CH, architect: Christian Wäckerlin, 2005] MORE >

FIELD RESEARCH
Analysis of 16 public spaces in Paris/F in connection with our research on the interrelation between building forms and acoustical properties of urban areas [Apr - June 2004] MORE >

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SELECTED KARGEL/NEUHAUS PROJECTS [PRECEDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SONIC ATELIER]

MONO 1/03
Sonic interactions between the Sculptural Instrument monomobil and 22 public places from Schaffhausen/CH to Linz/A [Kargel/Neuhaus production; 1-28 June 2003] MORE >

AUSKLANG'03
Electroacoustic space sound installation in a 430 meter long tunnel, using resonating industrial metal plates and 24 loudspeakers made of sanitary pipes [Prau Pulté tunnel, Graubünden/CH, Festival FlimsKlang03, 27 Jul 2003]

DIE KLANGBARKE
Space sound performance around the Harbour Basin II of the Rheinhafen Karlsruhe/D, including live-electronics and flute (Matthias Ziegler), in dramatic interaction with a floating kinetic object by Martin Stützle [24 May 2003]

MOEBIUS
Multimedia sound-theater on recursive structures, with live-electronics, dancers, newsreaders; in an openly accessible scenery of photo morphing projections and half-transparent mirrors [Kargel/Neuhaus production; Linz/A, 28 Oct 2003]

PALLADIO
Electroacoustic space sound performance in a mountain cavern; resonating metal plates in interaction with instrumentalists (Michel Godard, serpent; Matthias Ziegler, flute) and a brass ensemble [Engi/CH, Palladio Festival, 24 Aug 2002]

TOWER OF SOUND / SWISS EXPO.02
Landmark Arteplage Biel, 32-channel electroacoustic architecture.
As artistic production team: composition, sound design, direction of 5 months of live operation; as artists: live-electronic performances on site [May-Oct 2002]

EX VITRO
Space sound installation in a Romanesque chapel, featuring an object consisting of 4 resonating glass plates in a steel frame [Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen/CH, June-Aug 2002]

BIG TORINO
Space sound performance with live-electronics and a female voice, spatial interaction between Palazzo Madama and Piazza Castello in the center of Torino/I [Festival BIG Torino 2002, 20-21 Apr 2002]

DER ZERRISSENE (Ines Kargel)
Sound design for the theater production of "Der Zerrissene" by Johann Nestroy at the Burgtheater Wien/A, director: Georg Schmiedleitner, cast: Karlheinz Hackl, Birgit Minichmayr, a.o. [premiere: 14 Sept 2001]

FEEL POLYFELT (Ines Kargel)
Electroacoustic space sound installation on the subject of industrial production, combined with a dramatic instrumental performance, including a giant video projection by M. Zauner [In and around the Polyfelt Works, Linz/A, 26-27 Apr 2001]

MUSIKALISCHE STAFETTE (Fabian Neuhaus)
Composition for brass orchestra and urban spaces [Europäischer Musikmonat Basel/CH; 7 performances in Germany, France and Switzerland, Jugendblasorchester REGIO Basel, 2-7 Jul 2001]

INTERMEDIUM I & II (Fabian Neuhaus)
Composition for Baroque orchestra, vocal quintet and choir in a wide-spread spatial set-up; part of a music theater production for the anniversary of the Swiss cantons Zürich and Schaffhausen [Zürich, Uster, Schaffhausen/CH, Aug-Oct 2001]

RITTER, HEXEN, SATANSBRATEN (Ines Kargel)
Electroacoustic soundscape of "sound trees" alongside a rural street, relating local fables to today´s life, for the international art symposium SagenMythenArchetypen in Moosham/Lungau/A [1-9 Sept 2000]

CONCERT FOR BASS RECORDER AND LARGE ENSEMBLE (Fabian Neuhaus)
Site-specifically adaptable composition, commissioned by Küng Blockflötenbau [premiere: Ensemble Aventure/D, Conrad Steinmann; Schaffhausen, Lausanne, Zürich, St. Gallen/CH, Freiburg/D , Nov 2000-Jan 01]

VIADUKT-MUSIK (Fabian Neuhaus)
Dramatic piece set at the Rümlingen viaduct, for 2 soprano vocalists, 4 drummers and light design [premiere: 19 Aug 2000, Rümlingen/CH]

GLEICH/ER (Ines Kargel)
Electroacoustic space sound installation on the subject of women and the corporate world. Commission for the anniversary of the equalrights-legislation of the Country of Upper Austria [Linz/A, 10 Oct 2000]

[PICTURE] Klangkörper Schweiz

KLANGKÖRPER SCHWEIZ (Fabian Neuhaus)
Director/conductor at the Swiss pavilion, EXPO 2000, Hannover/D [Apr-Oct 2000]

WTTGNSTN - EIN SPRACH(SCHATTEN)SPIEL (Ines Kargel)
- Space sound installation with 11 perspex loudspeakers on the subject of reality [Linz/A, 8-20 May 2000]
- Radiophonic piece, commissioned by Sender Freies Berlin [aired Sept 2000]

MONOGRAMM/SONOGRAPH (Ines Kargel)
Performance in 4 movements for a trumpet player (Franz Hautzinger), multi-channel sound projection, and moving computer graphics (M. Zauner), commissioned by the Austrian Radio ORF [premiere: Radiokulturhaus Wien/A,18 Feb 1999]

MÄCHTIG DRÖHNT DER HÄMMER KLANG (Ines Kargel)
Electroacoustic space sound installation in a scythe work, based on the subject of iron; co-project with the painter Maria Moser [Exhibition of the Province of Upper Austria, Scharnstein/A, May-Sept 1998]

METALMUSIC (Fabian Neuhaus)
Space sound installation with 37 metal plates, actors, live-electronics, vocal and choir compositions, in conjunction with the theater production of "Willhelm Tell hat traurige Augen" [former steel foundry +GF+, Schaffhausen/CH, Aug/Sept 1998]

TAP TAB MUSIC CLUB (Fabian Neuhaus)
Conversion of a former factory building into a music club: architectural acoustic design, planning of PA system [Kammgarn Schaffhausen/CH, 1997]

INTERLAB (Ines Kargel)
Experiential arrangement designed as a labyrinth of blackboards, slide and overhead projections, video screens and loudspeakers, flooding the visitor with competing educational concepts [Bundeswirtschafts-kammer, Vienna, 19-20 May 1996]

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