The project is situated in the City of London's Smithfield Market, fish market area. The location is characterized by a dense population, high vehicular traffic, and significant noise pollution, with ambient noise levels around 74 dB, surpassing the WHO's recommended standard of…
The project is situated in the City of London’s Smithfield Market, fish market area. The location is characterized by a dense population, high vehicular traffic, and significant noise pollution, with ambient noise levels around 74 dB, surpassing the WHO’s recommended standard of 55 dB. Local residents have expressed a desire for a tranquil public space to alleviate fatigue and relax.
In the project, architecture functions as a filtering medium, mitigating noise pollution and alleviating the oppressive atmosphere of dense urban environments. The design serves a dual purpose: during the day, it acts as a role escaping the urban noise, filtering and shaping auditory experiences, while at night, it reintegrates sound into the urban fabric by transforming into a nightclub. By creating a landscape, it blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, thereby inviting individuals into the building.
At night, the building’s role shifts to a sound nightclub, where DJs blend urban soundscapes with street noise, broadcasting it onto the streets as part of a ‘city stage,’ attracting passersby to engage with the space.
