Vienna Design Week 2025
Presented at Vienna Design Week 2025, The Resonance Space was a holistic, multi-sensory installation that transformed a former auto repair office into an intimate listening sanctuary. Realized through a collaboration between Foundation Three, Studio Herrström, and Nocs, the project invited visitors to move through a three-dimensional spatial experience. To define the acoustic environment, Foundation Three constructed a custom aluminum frame installation to house the Swedish-engineered Nocs Monolith speaker, ensuring every sonic detail was delivered with precision. The industrial atmosphere was further reshaped by a dimmable LED ceiling installation, dark marble, and a bespoke scent designed to psychologically distance the space from its mechanical past.
Audiovisual
Inside, the spatial narrative was guided by STUDIO HERRSTRÖM’s "THE ECHO™" philosophy, featuring an unfolding audiovisual experience that explored sounds from diverse cultures. Visitors engaged with a variety of tactile surfaces, from organic ferns and stones to industrial acoustic foam panels that shaped both the walls and a custom-built lounge chair.
Experience
The furniture allowed sound to be felt physically, turning listening into a visceral, shared act. Marking the 200th anniversary of Braille, the installation integrated tactile elements and caption panels developed with the Vienna Institute for the Blind, ensuring the experience was accessible to all. Positioned as a "third place," the installation successfully captured "collective effervescence"—the heightened emotional energy of a shared cultural moment.
