#001 - Orchestra
Touch hoops
Details
Three concrete rings — each touch triggers orchestral sounds. Participants hear each other’s playing, creating a unique piece together. Encourages cooperation, listening, and musical exploration.
Sound
Each ring has 8 touch sensors and 2 speakers — a total of 24 sensors and 6 speakers in the system. When touched, sounds of familiar orchestral instruments are heard: violin, trumpet, oboe, cello, and more. Each instrument has a wide library of sounds that the system randomly selects, so each touch plays a different sound, creating a fresh encounter with the instrument in every session.
Specs
Internal structure of 316 stainless steel. External cladding of Ductal® UHPC with Protectosil® BHN anti-graffiti and weather protection by Evonik. Sensors protected by colored ceramic tiles integrated into the concrete.
Audio sensor system: 24V, IP65 rated.
Surfacing
Fall height of ≤ 660mm [2’2″].
Foundations
Reinforced concrete casting surface:
8830mm × 3600mm [29’0″× 11’10”]
On compacted sub-base. Anchor piles may be required depending on soil type.
Excavation
Area: 8830 × 3600mm [29′ 0″ × 11′ 10″]
Depth: 500mm [20″]
Durability
Vandal-resistant.
Supervision
Required under age 6.
Signage
Optional.
installation
Outdoor
Safety
Designed to EN1176 standards.
Dimensions are given in millimeters / inches and may vary according to site and engineering requirements | Technical changes reserved
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