David adjaye: concrete music

Архитектор Дэвид Аджайе создал аудиоколонки из бетона для американского производителя электроники Master & Dynamic.

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Архитектор решил отойти от привычной для колонок формы-«коробки», взяв за основу фигуру треугольника. Результат – модель MA770, напоминающая скульптуру. Благодаря изогнутым линиям и тонким граням она выглядит изящней и легче обычных колонок – но только визуально. Новинка выполнена из бетонного композита, разработанного Master & Dynamic, и весит 16 кг.

About acoustics and how music should work in space, the architect knows firsthand. Musical accompaniment for some projects Ajaye was created by his brother DJ. The controls are made of anodized aluminum, and the magnetic grill on the front of the speaker is made of stainless steel.

The manufacturer explains the choice of material with practical considerations: concrete absorbs vibration better than plastic or wood, improving acoustics. Not to mention the durability and strength of products from it. Anyway, the column of concrete fit into the current trend - brutalism. "New barbarians" carve furniture out of stone, refuse to decorate and decorate, emphasize the harsh nature of objects with a rough texture.

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