At Roskilde’s new creative district, Musicon, the Acoustic Absorption Screen is positioned along the highway. The screen borders Musicon, with the Rock Museum Ragnarock on one side and the Roskilde Festival on the other. The visual language of the screen responds to music, rhythm, composition, and tempo
The Acoustic Absorption Screen unfolds in a rhythmic progression across its entire length. It consists of compositions that collectively establish the rhythm and flow. These compositions are made up of vertical slats of varying depths, widths, and spacing. The sculptural composition of the screen is akin to a musical piece, expressed through changing tempo markings. Beginning at the off-ramp with a moderate, slow pace, it gradually intensifies before slowly tapering off as the tempo decreases, culminating at the end of the screen.
Materials and Time
The material expression of the screen is informed by Musicon and has been composed to allow for a gradual transformation in colour over time, much like skin—a tactile membrane that evolves in appearance over the years. The screen will shift from golden hues, gradually transitioning into greyish and dark brown/black tones, while the anodised aluminium elements remain unchanged. This creates a contrast within the composition, continuing to reference Musicon and the Ragnarock Museum located behind it.
