How does architecture feel? In this short reflection, Herwin Gunawan explores light, shadow, sound, and silence as connected dimensions of spatial experience, inviting a closer look at the relationship between architectural lighting, acoustics, and human perception.
Explore the origins of Jakarta Cathedral through three historical images. Shared by Herwin Gunawan, this short video offers a glimpse of the cathedral’s architectural evolution and invites reflection on the relationship between sacred architecture, cultural heritage, and the changing city.
How do air, light, and noise pollution shape the experience of Jakarta? Herwin Gunawan shares an urban observation that brings these environmental concerns into one conversation, inviting reflection on everyday comfort, responsible design, and the quality of life in the city.
My documentary and field observation study of the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. I visited the concert hall to see first-hand how architecture, acoustics, structure and building services come together into one performance space, and what that level of integration can teach design teams.
A field visit to Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore, recorded in July 2018. It looks at how the building's architecture, performance spaces and sensory qualities come together, and what architects and consultants can learn from observing a world-class arts venue in person.
Share Herwin Gunawan’s acoustic listening experience through this recording of Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale at Esplanade Singapore in July 2018. The performance provides a starting point for reflecting on choral sound, vocal blend, and the relationship between music, space, and audience experience.
Join Herwin Gunawan’s acoustic listening experience at Laeiszhalle Hamburg during a 2022 performance of “Locomotive Breath” by Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull. This concert recording accompanies his observations of instrumental balance, drum clarity, and the interaction between amplified progressive rock and a reverberant concert hall.
Why must the plaza above Kölner Philharmonie close during concerts? Herwin Gunawan explores what this concert hall in Cologne teaches us about impact noise, sound isolation, and the importance of coordinating architecture, structure, and acoustic design.
A field observation of motorcycle exhaust noise during Jakarta’s Sunday Morning Ride, known as Sunmori. Herwin Gunawan connects the activity on Jalan Patiunus with residential acoustic comfort and the need to assess traffic noise affecting nearby homes.
Explore the retractable loudspeaker system at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. This field observation by Herwin Gunawan highlights the relationship between architectural integration, sound reinforcement, and concert hall acoustics.
Discover Wind Arbor by Ned Kahn at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This field observation explores how a wind-responsive facade combines kinetic art, solar shading, and changing patterns of daylight and shadow.