SECOND PRIZE WINNER!
Tiago Pires
Portugal
Name: Tiago Miguel Jorge Pires
Age: 22
Location: Torres Novas, Portugal
University: 5th year, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
Project name: Melody Gallery, The Introvert Exposition
Interview with the Winner
Introduction
Can you please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background in architecture and/or design? What inspired you to participate in the Aural Architecture 2023 Design Competition?
Hello! My name Tiago Pires and I am a student in 5th year of Architecture Design at the University of Beira Interior in Portugal. I've always had a strong connection to the field of construction, influenced by my father, which has further developed my passion for architecture. However, during these 5 years of learning I have come to understand that architecture it´s really challenging, especially in picture the future and exploring new approaches in the design process. When I was 9 years old, I started to study Music, I exercise it about 7 years, so I always have been passionate with this two arts. With that in mind, I have chosen Architecture and Music as the focus of my dissertation and explore the relationships they share, which I am presently developing. So that’s what inspired me to being part of this competition.
Design Overview:
Could you provide a brief description of your winning design? What were the key elements and concepts you incorporated?
The Melody Gallery consists on a cultural space of mutual relationships between architecture and music, with the aim to attract artist from these two arts and those who are passionate about them. The design of the building arises from a perfect circular shape with an open air Amphitheatre in the center. The main area of the building provides a temporary gallery space, in order to create temporary abstract exhibitions that relate and express different music.
The Introvert Exposition was inspired by the music piece Introvert by Michael Kobrin organized in the gallery space of Melody Gallery. The exhibition begins with a creation of a path, this one related to the timeline of the music, in order to connect Music and Time with Architecture and Space. This path has 8 different spaces, with each space representing different chapter of the music and evoking emotions based on my interpretation. All the spaces and materials of the design are connected with mutual concepts of Architecture and Music, such as Proportion, Rhythm, and Emotion.
Research and Inspiration
What research methods did you employ to understand the relationship between architecture and sound? Were there any particular sources or case studies that influenced your design?
Since I am doing a research on the relationship between Music and Architecture I am doing a lot of exploration on the matter. But more specifically to this project I think there is a quote by Le Corbusier that defines my design, he said once by the name of J. Caron that “organizing the volumes that appear in succession to the spectators who move from room to room is the same as a composer does when ordering the successive parts of a musical composition”. There were another Architects that inspired my design like Iannis Xenakis and Steven Holl with the Stretto House.
Personal Reflection:
How has participating in this competition and winning affected your perspective on the importance of sound in architecture and design? Have you discovered any new passions or areas of interest through the process of designing for aural architecture?
Being part of these competition has greatly reinforced my belief in the importance of music and feelings in architecture and design. Through the process of designing, I have discovered a newfound passion for creating temporary exhibitions, especially in exploring the dynamic interplay between music, space and emotions. It has sparked my interest into the field of sensory design and exploring the full potential of multisensory experiences in architecture design.
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