dB . folding disco! by fernanda dolabella dubal from brazil

dB . folding disco ( revolutionizing house parties ).................................................................................
Music is the soul of parties. It provides excitement and favors people interaction, becoming indispensable in celebrations. Specially in house parties, music is essencial for providing a different aspect for the day-by-day living space.
But have anyone ever asked the neighboors what they think about it? Generally while everyone invited just wants to dance and have fun, there is a bunch of people trying to get sleep next door...
Considering those issues, dB.folding disco was designed to optimize fun in the house party with an original and dynamic solution to improve acoustic comfort inside and outside the party, providing fun for those who want and peace for those who don't .
Inspired in Arthur Quarmby's ( british architect) first studies of geometric folding structures (in the 70's), dB.folding disco is a self-supporting structure made of colored expanded PVC foam profiles with articulation structured with Duct Tape - of all colors. The use of tape garantee mobility for the joints, preventing possible craks between the panels. This kind of tape has enough strengh for mecanical efforts with the advantage of being easy to find and use, in case of maintenance. PVC profiles can be easily printed what allows original and personalized folding discos , according to different kinds of parties. Other atributte of material is light weight and easy cleaning, basic for transportation and durability of the product.
The aesthetic appeal of this design comes from the simplicity and geometry of its modules .These are also responsable for improving sound experience inside disco through reflected sound waves - good reverberation-, and working as a noise mask outside, avoiding disturbance on the neighborhood.
But the most fun of folding disco are its flexibility, and simple use, wich invites people for interaction. While closed the structure occupies little space and can even be used as a seating place for chating. The opening process needs at least four people so that each one guides it completely to stability. Suddenly everyone is involved by excitement and inovative experience of music inside dB.folding disco!