An experiential and spatial journey guides visitors from deep in the ocean up to the rainforest and ultimately into the air.
OUR ROLE Sound concept, Sound design, Soundscape Composition, Mix & Master // CLIENT Biomuseo Panama // CONCEPT, INSTALLATION Tellart // TECHNICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TRUSS DESIGN David Carroll and Associates // SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION Madeline Verbica // PROJECTIONS MAPPING Harvey Moon // FIELD RECORDINGS Peter R. Marting // YEAR 2018
At the Biomuseo in Panama City, visitors embark on a sonic journey through the country’s natural ecosystems — from the ocean depths to the rainforest canopy and into the open sky.
The sound scenography unfolds across three immersive galleries, each revealing a distinct layer of Panama’s biodiversity.
On the ground floor, an underwater soundscape immerses visitors in the divided oceans that shaped Panama’s ecology. Higher up, the rainforest comes alive with insects, birds, and distant animal calls. In the final gallery, movement and sound merge as musical fragments inspired by indigenous traditions turn the space into a living celebration of Panama.
We composed and designed three multichannel soundscapes that blend scientific precision with artistic expression. Field recordings, environmental sounds, and spatialized compositions merge into an evolving acoustic ecosystem, allowing visitors to hear biodiversity as a dynamic web of life.
To achieve authenticity, we developed a dedicated sound library representing the region’s flora and fauna, ensuring that every tone, rhythm, and resonance reflects the true sound of Panama’s environment.
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