RISD Foundation Arts and 3-D Sound Studio
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) hired DBVW Architects to create a space for sound-focused research. The University wanted to support both collaborative learning and bookable, individual studio time outside of class sessions. The result is an innovative laboratory for design, composition, and research outfitted with pin-up boards on the walls to encourage student interaction and provide flexibility for professors and visiting artists, as well as an adjoining audio room that offers students the opportunity to experiment with augmented reality and spatial audio (3d sound). DBVW worked closely with RISD during the design process and provided multiple renderings, which helped the school envision the project and get buy-in from multiple stakeholders.
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Michael’s interest in modern cities, vernacular structures, industrial heritage and rural life has led him to many foreign countries and remote villages and informs much of his work. His enthusiasm for making vibrant places and appreciation for craftsmanship fuels his passion for designing new buildings and restoring historic ones. Whether designing a new highrise, performance center, academic space, church or community health center, Michael’s aesthetic reflects a commitment to simplicity and restraint that is celebrated through carefully-selected materials and solid details. Michael’s clients know him for his unyielding attention to detail and his overall commitment to their project’s success.