The cacophony of space and the clink clunk clang in Architecture : the mall corridor redux

The element of sound is nearly inescapable. The various ways in

which sound is generated, perceived, represented, and hindered

resonates not only within the realm of the auditory sense, but

as well as the visual and tactile. Through investigating the represervation

of sound, both in the aural and visual worlds, a

deeper understanding of its profound effects can be observed.

In the world of architectural space it is the element of sound that is

often forgotten, whereas the sonic nature of a space is not designed.

This thesis endeavours to examine how, through a comprehensive

understanding of the various facets of sound representations, effects,

and history, it can inform specifically designed sonorously

beneficial spaces that directly reflect and support their purpose.

This notion will be explored through the redesign of the shopping-

mall corridor within the heritage structure of the Ogilvy

Building in Ottawa, Ontario. Through adaptive architecture,

the possibility exists to create a subjective aural space.