Seminar on Space and Place in New Environments

Ti and Alan presented their seminar today as part of the Principles of Interactive Design module. They discussed various public digital art installations, responsive architecture and the future of digital advertising in cities. I picked up a few nice leads that will be useful for my final year project too! Well done guys!

The Sea Organ - A Musical Instrument played by the Sea

I was reminded of this during a class today. I've been there twice; it's a beautiful spot and a fantastic installation. As part of the iMedia course I will be involved in designing a Sensory Garden at the Bawnmore Centre in Limerick.


http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/om24550.html

"The musical Sea Organ (morske orgulje) is located on the shores of Zadar, Croatia, and is the world’s first musical pipe organs that is played by the sea. Simple and elegant steps, carved in white stone, were built on the quayside. Underneath, there are 35 musically tuned tubes with whistle openings on the sidewalk. The movement of the sea pushes air through, and – depending on the size and velocity of the wave – musical chords are played. The waves create random harmonic sounds."