The daily rhythm of the soundscape “Nauener Platz” in Berlin.

Abstract

Rhythm in soundscape characterizes the time structure of the soundscape with its distinctive sound events embedded in comprehensive acoustical scenery. The “Nauener Platz” evaluation was balancing between acoustic measurements, architectural planning, and the expertise from people living in the area to contribute to the reconstruction of the place. Information of a new understanding and concept of a public place was underlying the development of the new Soundscape based on noise reduction and audio islands playing the sound people like to live with in that area. This Soundscape will be provided here in musical performance also explaining the cultural and social issues behind. The Soundscape Project is a module of the Project “Nauener Platz‐Remodelling for Young and Old” in the framework of the research program “Experimental Housing and Urban Development (ExWoSt)” of the “Federal Ministry of Transport, Building, and Urban Affairs (BMVBS)” by the “Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBR).” It is related to the fields of research (ExWoSt) concerned with “Innovation of Urban Neighbourhoods for Families and the Elderly.”