Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, a founding partner and architect at Snøhetta, discusses the intersection of sound and space, emphasizing the importance of sensory engagement. Thorsen highlights his collaborative approach, termed “transpositioning,” as a key method for fostering interdisciplinary connections and maintaining genuine collaboration in architecture. He underscores the transformative potential of collaboration, asserting that it provides an avenue for evolution. Moreover, Thorsen cautions against attempting to address challenges in isolation, asserting that everything is interconnected. He succinctly captures this sentiment, stating, “You cannot solve anything on your own.”
Bernhard Leitner, an architect and sound artist of Austrian origin, reflects on his groundbreaking endeavors in investigating acoustic spaces within the realm of artistry. Leitner’s focus lies in the conception of spaces through sound, treating sound as a foundational building material. Employing what he terms “the vocabulary of sound,” Leitner articulates how he harnesses sound to delineate spatial dimensions and craft entirely novel environments.