The Cult of Resonance

WINNER of Soundscapes

+ WINNER

Soundscapes: Reimagining Festival Spaces

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The Cult of Resonance

Team

Name: Andrew Law Zi Hang

Instagram: drewzzer_

Linkedin: Andrew Law Zi Hang

Nationality: Malaysian

Institution / Company: Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh School of Architecture

Name: Aline Teh Li Wain

Instagram: alineteh

LinkedIn: Aline Teh

Nationality: Malaysian

Institution / Company: University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Design

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The Cult of Resonance reimagines a music festival as a captivating ritual of devotion, drawing the audience into hypnotic soundscapes, striking visuals, and communal rituals that mirror the intensity of cult-like gatherings. It appears as a celebration of unity, but beneath the surface, it critiques the seductive influence of propaganda, blind faith, and groupthink.

The experience unfolds in three acts:

The Call – Introduces the promise of collective transform action.

The Binding – Deepens connection through hypnotic rituals, forming a shared identity.

The Release – Shatters the illusion, revealing the power of individual agency.

This sensory journey blends sound, light, and movement to lead participants to an intense, eye-opening climax

By referencing to Dante’s Divine Comedy, Each act engages attendees in immersive, theatrical rituals. The journey begins in a tunnel, where individuals are enveloped by whispers and questions. Their voices are recorded, looped, and remixed into the following acts, creating a soundscape that celebrates the unity of the crowd while reflecting human geophony.

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Jury Comments

– The proposal excels in representation and concept to speculate in a radical manner and in a large scale  the spatial concepts of a soundscape. | Alejandro Saldarriaga

– An outstanding exploration of sound as a core architectural element, this project successfully immerses users in a unique auditory experience. Its innovative approach redefines the relationship between sound and space, making it highly memorable. However, better integration of spatial design could ensure a more cohesive and well-rounded architectural outcome. | Mohamed Hassan

– Humans are the center, not the physical | Pascal Flammer