I have been meaning to talk about this piece of design for a while now, after reading about it in the latest edition of Wired Magazine. It is named Akiha Ward Cultural Center designed by Chiaki Arai in Japan. From my initial impressions I just thought it was a modern, dynamic piece of architecture with interesting shapes and a lot of exposed concrete which makes for a fresh take on a concert hall. But on further reading, the grooves and multifaceted walls direct the acoustic sound waves evenly rather than absorbing it, creating a better sound for the listener. I think it is a very smart piece of design and must be equally cool to be in the audience listening to the performer alongside actually playing the instrument on the stage in this fantastic venue.
