Inspired by the pit dwellings of the Jomon period, this mobile inflatable pavilion houses the sculpture ‘mono-wide,’ which allows visitors to experience the humanity scale through sound and vibration beyond ordinary perception. ‘Mono-wide’ explores the relationship between humans and materials, applying sound in a sculptural context. This piece offers a new acoustic experience, allowing one to sense the invisible mass of sound and encounter the wavering tones akin to musical instruments. The pavilion’s sound design is a collaboration with sound designer Masato Hatanaka. This artwork provides a primal, womb-like experience, offering a rediscovery and reawakening of human senses through sound vibrations.

mono-wide / Product Design: designtoka Tomohiro Iida , Sound Engineering: SOLJ

Sound Design: Masato Hatanaka

Composer, sound designer. Self-taught in composition, piano, and acoustics, Masato Hatanaka moved to Sapporo in 1995. Exploring sound as entertainment and art, and sound design with a truly necessary social function, he has spent more than 25 years working on stage productions, events, commercials, and more. His output includes planning, conceiving, and directing the sound system for the Tokyo Skytree Tembo Gallerie and the theme music for the 10th Sapporo International Short Film Festival. His wide-ranging activities encompass everything from designing the sound for public spaces and electronic devices, to holding workshops and lectures.

http://www.hatanakamasato.net/