Audio Center Show Room is an interior project combining a primary circulation space with a dedicated listening area, designed as an architectural framework for sound presentation and spatial experience. The project explores the relationship between movement, materiality, and acoustics, treating sound as an integral component of the architectural concept.
The circulation zone is defined by a sculptural, openwork staircase carved into a rocky, monolithic interior. The stairs lead through a vertically articulated space where material mass and light establish a slow, deliberate sequence of movement. At the center of the stair void, a shallow plane of water is introduced as an active architectural element.
Suspended above the water surface, a raw loudspeaker emits ultrasonic frequencies that are imperceptible to the human ear. These vibrations become visible through subtle ripples reflected on the surface of the water, allowing sound to be perceived visually rather than audibly. The staircase functions as a transitional space where architecture translates invisible physical phenomena into spatial experience.
The listening area is conceived as a controlled environment for audio presentation. In contrast to the mineral and tectonic character of the circulation space, this zone is defined by softness and acoustic absorption. Fabric-lined surfaces, upholstered elements, and textile finishes form the dominant material language, absorbing sound while simultaneously softening the geometry of the interior.
Seating arrangements are organized to support focused listening and evaluation of individual audio systems. The use of soft materials enhances acoustic performance while creating a calm, enveloping atmosphere suitable for prolonged presence and concentration.
Audio equipment is integrated into illuminated architectural frameworks, ensuring clarity, order, and ease of comparison between different models. Technology is embedded within the architectural structure rather than presented as a visual feature, reinforcing the interior as a precise and functional spatial instrument.
Through restrained material selection and controlled lighting, D-81 AUCIO CENTER establishes a clear distinction between circulation and listening zones while maintaining a cohesive architectural identity. The project demonstrates how architecture can frame sound not only as an auditory experience, but as a spatial and material phenomenon.
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
