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Equalizer - Mercedes Benz
worldwide
competition, winner 2008
worldwide
competition, winner 2008
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The "Equalizer" creates spatial distinction through the use of acoustics. Mercedes counters the battle of disruption, clashing logos and colors typical of motor shows with a presence that absorbs the surrounding white noise. Visitors to the stand are transported to a separate world through the absence of sound. A starry sky with more than 1500 acoustically absorbent foam extrusions above, and a field of street reflectors below are the core elements of the project. The varying heights of the foam extrusions generate a ceiling topography which frames the three highlights presented by Mercedes.
FAR Frohn&Rojas + F-Lab
Project Team: Marc Frohn, Mario Rojas Toledo, Heather Flood , Ramiro Diaz-Granados, Brett Riegler
Consultants: Aroupacoustics, Luminesce Design Inc
Project Team: Marc Frohn, Mario Rojas Toledo, Heather Flood , Ramiro Diaz-Granados, Brett Riegler
Consultants: Aroupacoustics, Luminesce Design Inc
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project layers: reflective tray, sound topography, structure & support
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street reflector and acoutic foam extrusion
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section, reflected ceiling plan and floor plan
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