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![[PICTURE] Urban open space. Research on acoustics and urban architecture by Sonic Atelier.](images/newyork1_small.jpg)
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Ongoing basic research on acoustics and urban architecture; development
of principles and methods [since 2003]
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Comprehensive acoustic design of corporate spaces [Silhouette International
Schmied AG, Linz/A, in progress]
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.](images/speisesaal_small.jpg)
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Architectural acoustic design of a representative corporate space
[Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, in progress] 
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Prototypical solutions to improve the acoustics of an office with
a server station [Chateau Starhemberg, Fürst Starhemberg´sche
Familienstiftung, Eferding/A, 2009]
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.](images/silhouette_og_small.jpg)
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Architectural acoustic design preparing the room for multi-purpose
production-related use [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A,
2009] 
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Masterclass, lecture and concert [Zürcher Hochschule der Künste,
Zürich/CH, 8-12 Sept 2008] 
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Development of a new bearing technology by Sonic Atelier.](images/druckvibrator_small.jpg)
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Development of a new bearing technology for heavily vibrating industrial
machines, minimizing transmissions while enhancing the machine´s
performance [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008]
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Low-frequency noise reduction by Sonic Atelier.](images/silhouette_nassscheuer_s.jpg)
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Substantial reduction of low-frequency noise, vibrations and transmissions
from heavy machinery; based on architectural-acoustical prototypes
[Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008] 
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.](images/silhouette_montage_small.jpg)
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Function-specific architectural acoustic design for the company´s
manufacturing department [Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A,
2008]
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Paper on the connection between urban acoustical quality and architectural/urban
design [published in: Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics,
IOA/UK, 2008] 
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Reduction of acoustic emissions by Sonic Atelier.](images/trocknungsmaschinen_small.jpg)
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Development of new technical solutions for the reduction
of acoustic emissions of injection-moulding machines (silencers)
[Silhouette International Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2008]
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![[PICTURE] Silhouette International. Architectural Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.](images/silhouette_produktionshalle_s.jpg)
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Acoustic design based on a multi-layer approach including several
architectural-acoustical prototypes; improving working conditions
for staff operating injection-moulding machines [Silhouette International
Schmied AG, Linz/A, 2007/2008] 
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![[PICTURE] Museum for Paper Production. Comprehensive Acoustics Design by Sonic Atelier.](images/papiermachermuseum_small2.jpg)
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Comprehensive acoustic design in conjunction with a complete refurbishment:
architectural acoustics and audio elements/sound design [Austrian
Museum for Paper Production, Laakirchen-Steyrermühl/A, 2008]

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![[PICTURE] From Noise to Urban Sound. Novel approach to acoustics in urban design/planning by Sonic Atelier.](images/paris_vonoben_small.jpg)
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Presentation of our research results and the novel approach to acoustics
in urban design/planning we developed [2007, various platforms,
e.g. Austrian Chamber of Engineers and Architects]
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![[PICTURE] Architectural theory installation by Sonic Atelier.](images/resonance_space_small.jpg)
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Architectural theory installation showing the principles we developed,
enabling a sustainable architectural and urban design approach to
acoustics [Swiss Art Awards 2007, category architecture, Art Basel/CH,
12-17 June 2007] 
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![[PICTURE] resonatorium by Sonic Atelier.](images/resonatorium_small.jpg)
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Composition for soprano and space; commissioned by the singer Kornelia
Bruggmann [Premiere: Schloss Wartegg/CH, 28 Apr 2007; many international
performances since] 
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Design of a riverside park including a bridge with the objective
of creating a diverse, pleasant-to-use recreational urban area.
Cooperation with the structural engineer Erhard Kargel, Linz/A [Dübendorf/CH,
Competition, 2007]
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![[PICTURE] The Score: Experiential arrangement, on architecture / urban design and acoustics by Sonic Atelier](images/the_score_small.jpg)
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Large-scale arrangement offering a first-hand experience of
building forms and their acoustics; designed as abstract, yet highly
functional sculptural spaces lined up on a slim sky-walk [Project
proposal for European Cultural Capital Linz/A 2009; not realized]
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![[PICTURE] ACOUTOPIA - City & Sound](images/acoutopia1_small.jpg)
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Abstract walk-in city model / Themed exhibition on the topic of
city and sound [Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen/CH, in conjunction
with the Manor Art Award Schaffhausen 2006, 23 Feb-23 Apr 2006]

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![[PICTURE] Multi-layer map "City & Sound"](images/stadtplan_small.jpg)
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Multi-layer map on the subject of acoustics and urban space [In
conjunction with the exhibiton/installation acoutopia] 
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Organisation and presentation of a symposion on the subject of acoustics
and urban space [In conjunction with the exhibiton/installation
acoutopia, Museum zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen/CH, 25 March
2006] 
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![[PICTURE] Sculptural Instruments / sound sculptures by Sonic Atelier](images/artus_small.jpg)
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Various electroacoustic instruments we specially developed to
fathom physical space [until 2006] 
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Multi-purpose exhibition hall in a former factory: analysis and
design guidelines
for acoustical improvement [Forum Vebikus, Schaffhausen/CH, 2006]
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Conversion of a historic granary: analysis and guidelines as a basis
for the architectural design [Haberhaus Schaffhausen/CH, architect:
Christian Wäckerlin, 2005] 
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Analysis of 16 public spaces in Paris/F in connection with our research
on the interrelation between building forms and acoustical properties
of urban areas [Apr - June 2004] 
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![SELECTED KARGEL/NEUHAUS PROJECTS [PRECEDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SONIC ATELIER]](images/title_kargel-neuhaus-projec.png)
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Sonic interactions between the Sculptural Instrument monomobil and
22 public places from Schaffhausen/CH to Linz/A [Kargel/Neuhaus
production; 1-28 June 2003] 
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Electroacoustic space sound installation in a 430 meter long tunnel,
using resonating industrial metal plates and 24 loudspeakers made
of sanitary pipes [Prau Pulté tunnel, Graubünden/CH,
Festival FlimsKlang03, 27 Jul 2003]
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Space sound performance around the Harbour Basin II of the Rheinhafen
Karlsruhe/D, including live-electronics and flute (Matthias Ziegler),
in dramatic interaction with a floating kinetic object by Martin
Stützle [24 May 2003]
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Multimedia sound-theater on recursive structures, with live-electronics,
dancers, newsreaders; in an openly accessible scenery of photo morphing
projections and half-transparent mirrors [Kargel/Neuhaus production;
Linz/A, 28 Oct 2003]
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Electroacoustic space sound performance in a mountain cavern; resonating
metal plates in interaction with instrumentalists (Michel Godard,
serpent; Matthias Ziegler, flute) and a brass ensemble [Engi/CH,
Palladio Festival, 24 Aug 2002]
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Landmark Arteplage Biel, 32-channel electroacoustic architecture.
As artistic production team: composition, sound design, direction
of 5 months of live operation; as artists: live-electronic performances
on site [May-Oct 2002]
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Space sound installation in a Romanesque chapel, featuring an object
consisting of 4 resonating glass plates in a steel frame [Museum
zu Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen/CH, June-Aug 2002]
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Space sound performance with live-electronics and a female voice,
spatial interaction between Palazzo Madama and Piazza Castello in
the center of Torino/I [Festival BIG Torino 2002, 20-21 Apr 2002]
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Sound design for the theater production of "Der Zerrissene"
by Johann Nestroy at the Burgtheater Wien/A, director: Georg Schmiedleitner,
cast: Karlheinz Hackl, Birgit Minichmayr, a.o. [premiere: 14 Sept
2001]
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Electroacoustic space sound installation on the subject of industrial
production, combined with a dramatic instrumental performance, including
a giant video projection by M. Zauner [In and around the Polyfelt
Works, Linz/A, 26-27 Apr 2001]
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Composition for brass orchestra and urban spaces [Europäischer
Musikmonat Basel/CH; 7 performances in Germany, France and Switzerland,
Jugendblasorchester REGIO Basel, 2-7 Jul 2001]
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Composition for Baroque orchestra, vocal quintet and choir in a
wide-spread spatial set-up; part of a music theater production for
the anniversary of the Swiss cantons Zürich and Schaffhausen
[Zürich, Uster, Schaffhausen/CH, Aug-Oct 2001]
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Electroacoustic soundscape of "sound trees" alongside
a rural street, relating local fables to today´s life, for
the international art symposium SagenMythenArchetypen in Moosham/Lungau/A
[1-9 Sept 2000]
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Site-specifically adaptable composition, commissioned by Küng
Blockflötenbau [premiere: Ensemble Aventure/D, Conrad Steinmann;
Schaffhausen, Lausanne, Zürich, St. Gallen/CH, Freiburg/D ,
Nov 2000-Jan 01]
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Dramatic piece set at the Rümlingen viaduct, for 2 soprano
vocalists, 4 drummers and light design [premiere: 19 Aug 2000, Rümlingen/CH]
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Electroacoustic space sound installation on the subject of women
and the corporate world. Commission for the anniversary of the equalrights-legislation
of the Country of Upper Austria [Linz/A, 10 Oct 2000]
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![[PICTURE] Klangkörper Schweiz](images/klangkoerper_small.jpg)
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Director/conductor at the Swiss pavilion, EXPO 2000, Hannover/D
[Apr-Oct 2000]
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- Space sound installation with 11 perspex loudspeakers on the subject
of reality [Linz/A, 8-20 May 2000]
- Radiophonic piece, commissioned by Sender Freies Berlin [aired
Sept 2000]
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Performance in 4 movements for a trumpet player (Franz Hautzinger),
multi-channel sound projection, and moving computer graphics (M.
Zauner), commissioned by the Austrian Radio ORF [premiere: Radiokulturhaus
Wien/A,18 Feb 1999]
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Electroacoustic space sound installation in a scythe work, based
on the subject of iron; co-project with the painter Maria Moser
[Exhibition of the Province of Upper Austria, Scharnstein/A, May-Sept
1998]
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Space sound installation with 37 metal plates, actors, live-electronics,
vocal and choir compositions, in conjunction with the theater production
of "Willhelm Tell hat traurige Augen" [former steel foundry
+GF+, Schaffhausen/CH, Aug/Sept 1998]
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Conversion of a former factory building into a music club: architectural
acoustic design, planning of PA system [Kammgarn Schaffhausen/CH,
1997]
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Experiential arrangement designed as a labyrinth of blackboards,
slide and overhead projections, video screens and loudspeakers,
flooding the visitor with competing educational concepts [Bundeswirtschafts-kammer,
Vienna, 19-20 May 1996]
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