Audio Center Show Room is an interior project that combines a primary circulation space with a dedicated listening area, conceived as an architectural framework for sound presentation and spatial perception. The project investigates the relationship between movement, materiality, and acoustics, treating sound as a physical and spatial phenomenon rather than a purely auditory one.
The circulation zone is shaped by a sculptural, openwork staircase carved into a monolithic, mineral interior. The stairway leads through a vertically articulated space where mass, texture, and controlled light establish a slow and deliberate sequence of movement. At the core of the stair void, a shallow water plane acts as an active architectural element.
Suspended above the water surface, a raw loudspeaker emits ultrasonic frequencies imperceptible to the human ear. These vibrations become visible through subtle ripples reflected on the water, allowing sound to be experienced visually. The staircase functions as a transitional zone where architecture translates invisible physical phenomena into spatial experience.
In contrast, the listening area is designed as a controlled and acoustically absorbent environment. Soft materials such as fabric-lined walls, upholstered elements, and textile finishes dominate the space, shaping both acoustic performance and atmosphere. Seating layouts support focused listening and comparison of audio systems, while integrated architectural frameworks organize equipment with clarity and precision.
Through restrained material selection and controlled lighting, the project establishes a clear distinction between circulation and listening zones while maintaining a cohesive architectural identity. Audio Center Show Room demonstrates how architecture can frame sound as a spatial, material, and perceptual experience.
Project Name: Audio Center Show Room
Project Type: Interior Design / Commercial
Interior Design: Eklekt Atelier
Lead Architect / Concept: Przemysław Cepielik
Design Team: Eklekt Atelier
ArchViz: George Ryabinin
Location: Bochnia, Poland
Completion Year: 2025–2026