EchoHouse
EchoHouse explores the intersection of sound, space, and sustainability. Situated in Rochdale, a town undergoing urban renewal, EchoHouse functions as an interactive sound research and experience centre that reimagines the role of acoustics in architecture. The project seeks to transform sound from a passive byproduct into an active spatial material, offering visitors a multisensory environment where auditory experience shapes perception and interaction. The design is rooted in cymatics and the acoustic properties of materials. Inspired by the visual patterns created by sound frequencies and natural tree form, EchoHouse employs a glulam system frame, natural insulation, and soundproof panels. This not only enhances acoustic performance but also aligns with a low-carbon, environmentally conscious ethos. The structure prioritises passive ventilation, daylighting, and biophilic integration through the atrium and native planting for its landscape strategies. Internally, EchoHouse is divided into private testing/working zones and public exhibition and conference spaces that encourage users to explore spatial acoustics through interactive exhibits and workshops. As a civic and cultural anchor, EchoHouse fosters both technological advancement and community well-being. By offering spaces for both innovation and introspection, EchoHouse supports collaborative growth, creative enterprise, and inclusive public dialogue. EchoHouse ultimately presents a vision for future architecture that listens as much as it shelters. It is a place where sound is not just experienced but embodied through space, structure, and story.
