Three-storeys Soundhouse Enveloped in Black Rubber

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This three-storeys Soundhouse with a unique black boxed structure is where people from the University of Sheffield, with a big passion for music, get to play. The 450 sqm building – designed and Careyjones Architects and put up by Jefferson Sheared Architects – is a first for the U.K. for using black rubber to dress it up (almost) completely.

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Why they used leather is obvious. To build a soundproof exterior. And they did it. The black building has become a landmark on the university campus, turning heads both for the design and the creative environment. Consider it the 21st century flagship for “music boxes”.

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Apart from doing what it was designed for – music, it’s a mix between boring and pretty. Do you like it?

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Published by Alex Ion 08 Oct 2008 in Architecture

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4 Responses to “Three-storeys Soundhouse Enveloped in Black Rubber”

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Zennalathas Says:
October 8th, 2008 at 9:06 am
God I wish I had a building like that at my university campus…
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Remona Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 5:51 am
I would be worried by the Sun. The black color will change and may causes a lot of heat inside the building, nothing that a good air conditioner can’t fix.

Even so beautiful!
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Jimms Says:
October 11th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Oooh. I work just round the corner from there. It’s a small world! The building doesn’t look quite as menacing in the flesh.
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Dan Says:
October 16th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Where is the leather?