Sonic Playground is a collective listening experience & participative performance where the acoustics of the public space of Wei Wu Ying are being explored.
”Why does singing in the bathroom sound so good, and how does that relate to concert hall design? Acoustics—though present in our daily lives—remains a largely invisible science. Albert Yaying Xu, the acoustician behind Weiwuying, dedicated his life to shaping spaces for optimal sound and making acoustics accessible to all.
The Banyan Plaza posed a challenge due to its open structure. Instead of minimizing sound, Xu and the architects embraced the space’s natural reverberation. Since its opening, amateur musicians have instinctively found acoustic “sweet spots” in the plaza.
This soundwalk, guided by artist Maïly Beyrens Xu and musicians, invites the public to explore the acoustic potential of the space through movement and listening—realizing Xu’s vision for a space open to sound, play, and discovery”