Two majestic sound arches welcome children and adults alike into the youth section of the Centre Sanaaq in Montréal. These unique works combine sonic beauty with sculptural design, seamlessly blending into the architecture and furniture of the centre.

Works to be fully heard, touched, and felt.

The first piece, an 84-string harp accompanied by 16 kalimba tines, offers a sound that is both soothing and powerful, where the long strings vibrate in harmony with the ethereal timbre of the kalimbas, all tuned in a pentatonic mode. This participatory installation provides an immersive experience on resonance. Behind the wall of strings, you are invited to feel the deep vibrations of the low strings spreading through your body, like a gentle massage. These resonances gently soothe and recalibrate the nervous system.

The second, called the Tubalophone Arch, resonates with three large therapeutic brass tubes, whose deep and enveloping vibrations invite inner calm.

As part of the Sanaaq Centre’s development, the creative studio Cadabra (XYZ Technologies) was commissioned to develop a creative concept addressing digital and musical signatures as well as participatory governance. This concept was realized through multiple experiential artistic installations, each serving different functions and audiences within various areas of the centre. To honor the experiential ambitions of the sub-project “musical cabins,” Sérénité Sonore was invited to bring the initial concept to life while developing an original visual identity that remains true to the original intentions.

Photo Gallery – Project Development April 2024 to May 2025

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