When EMMA opened its new multipurpose space “Luova”, intended not only for a variety of events but also to offer users a calm and focus-supportive environment, acoustic design was a central concern. The building — like many museums — is hard and tends to echo, so the aim was to soften it, both physically and acoustically.
“Acoustics play a crucial role in user experience”
From the point of view of the project’s architect, Johanna Brummer, Ewona’s acoustic solutions were essential in this project. “Good acoustics have a tremendous impact on user experience. If the acoustics are poor, the space easily becomes noisy, which impairs concentration and causes fatigue,” she...