The architecture of Spivaki records is unique and unusual.
Work on project based on reasons below.
First, sound recording purpose of building, i.e. studio areas are to
comply with base requirement without any revision. We have no parallel
surfaces, walls made in accordance with acoustic design technology, it
is thought through visual contact between all participants of
recording process. It was took into consideration a lot of nuances,
such as walls' height, floor structure, ventilation and heating
requirements, demands for electricity quality etc. As a result, after
end of building, acoustic designers will be in maximum comfortable
work conditions.
In the second place, back rooms and comfort zone are to provide
maximum relaxation. Musicians mustn't draw an analogy with hotel
accommodation.
Third thing is – studio is built on the forest meadow. Our experience
of openair recording allows picking out fundamental natural studio
feature – integrity of mood in recorded material. In this connection
we do everything for musicians to not observe walls inside of studio.
In every studio room, in spite of existing limitations, windows are
placed. It is well known, that observation of any kind of element is
conductive to expressiveness in intuitive arts, and, in cases of
common work it simplifies mutual understanding and emphasizes
concentration. Our mission is to render to musicians all these four
elements. Earth, Air and Water – are out of windows, Fire is inside
the studio (it is optional gas and candle illumination in project).
Project scheme
Thanks to close cooperation of all participants of the project from
the very outset before work started, our architect design corresponds
to all established requirements.
This article is devoted to whole building architecture, to structure
of comfort zone for musicians and almost doesn't broach acoustic
design features. Acoustic part of the project will enter a mind phase
only after all exact interior dimensions of studio areas would be made
clear.
So, Spivaki Records geometrically is irregular pentagon and is placed in 3 levels.
In 1st level are placed fireplace hall, united with kitchen, lavatory
and all studio areas (acoustic hall, stone room, vocal room, check
room). 2nd level is the system of attics, it is meant for rest of
musicians. The 3rd one consists of observation tower – glass top-out
equipped with telescope and other observation devices. Get the Flash
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The particular feature of project decision is the fact that there are
no overhead coverings in fireplace hall and all areas of 2nd floor is
integrated in it (like box and dress circle in theatre). So, it is
created few relaxation zones in one scope, no insulation, because you
can't meet occasional people here.
For 2nd level heating are used chimneys and one can comfortable spend
night by them; floor-mats are used for bed. In general, appearance is
going to be in Oriental style – low tables, Indian sheets. It is
planned 10 windows in roof - so that stars can be seen not only from
observation tower. There is outside balcony, from which you can go
down omitting fireplace hall. We travel a lot, so, we have collection
of folk musical instruments from the whole world, and library, record
collection.
It is to say, that back rooms, in acoustic plane, are build with care
of common purpose of building. And what is more, in every room
installation of switching panels is planned, so that in any moment you
can start recording anywhere; for example, you can record the sound of
burning fireplace plus choral singing accompanied with Indian bells
and tomtoms. Also, for comfort, it will be installed additional
compact studio monitors in living areas.
Of course, no presentation could show the picture of future object at
whole, and, the object is constantly elaborating and refining, but we
hope, that we expressed here our attitude toward to recording process
and did it clear enough. By the way, nightingales are singing now out
of doors =)