Delphine Damiens
Architecture
Graphic Design
Art
‘Symphony of the Marshes’
Year 2 Research Project
Group Project
Term 1
This project explores the intersection of nature, environmental sensing, and sound design through the creation of a bespoke apparatus that captures and interprets subtle environmental phenomena in Hackney Marshes’ Filter Beds. Inspired by the organic forms and responsive behaviors of flowers, the design transforms intangible climate data into a dynamic, audible experience. The apparatus features two flower-like structures crafted from plywood, each responding to distinct environmental variables, humidity and solar radiation. A bulb within one «flower» gauges air humidity, while the second flower reacts to solar exposure.
These measurements are translated into frequencies emitted by gramophone-inspired petals, creating a symphony of sound that mirrors the marsh’s atmospheric shifts. By reimagining environmental data as a living, evolving soundscape, the apparatus not only records and documents changes in the marsh but also invites an experiential engagement with the site. This blending of design, engineering, and sensory feedback embodies the poetic and scientific facets of environmental observation, fostering a deeper connection between human perception and the delicate rhythms of nature.