Ana Mernik Assignment 6B "Best Final Assignment Eva"

For my tile, I tried to focus on the experience of being in the smaller theater of my Cinematek Project: a monument-like theater that attracts social gatherings and activity. As such, the theater is open on both sides: the first gives a clear view to the entrance of the building and the open restaurant area, while the second connects the theater to the busyness of the outside world on the other side of the glass facade and gives ample space for unconventional use such as theater and musical performances. Additional to this visual axis through the building, steps that frame the entrance of the small theater provide stepping that serves as seating for people who may want to enjoy the movie without being fully engaged.

As such, I wanted the tile to speak to the experience of the open, art-house theater, meaning have the ability to focus sound at the center of the theater where the seats are, yet allow for diffusion of sound to both (open) sides for the enjoyment of people passing by or grabbing a lunch before heading to see the movie.

Through stages of manipulation of a simple flat rectangle, I was able to arrive at a shape that would do just that. While keeping edges linear to allow for a simple connection between the tiles, I manipulated points on the simple surface to create wave-like rises and depressions - with orientation leading them to the two outside edges where the theater openings are. The rectangular base is also extruded to give space for all the wiring, cladding, padding, software, and whatever else is needed to make the acoustic tiles work.

As far as materials go, the tiles would alternate between wood and site-cast concrete, creating a visually interesting pattern of reflective and absorptive panels that direct good quality sound to the middle and edges of the theater space. Wood is used not only because of its acoustic properties but also for its psychological effects - it will give the open space feel more comfortable and intimate, creating a unique theater experience that extends beyond the theater itself to include more people yet touch each visitor on an individual, even personal, level.

The connections would be a drill (adhesive) attaching to the ceiling, crossing a noise barrier batts and a furring strip, to attach the panels.

 Voila (with an accent on the a).