Sheaf Square, Sheffield. Cutting Edge Sculpture

Sheaf Square outside Central Station, Sheffield, is a former car park. In 2006 it was transformed into a square available to pedestrians, and the remake included several water installations. One of these, the long Cutting Edge sculpture, screens off the traffic noise and in addition provides masking water sounds. The sculpture also breaks the visual contact with the road.
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Focus on sound

Planning the urban environment provides good opportunities to influence the soundscape. We can create conditions for a rich, varying and relevant audio environment, supporting the activities available. Traffic noise can be limited by, e.g., aesthetically pleasing shields, material selection, strategic planning and/or reduced speeds. Reduced noise in the city opens up for a more relevant and positive sound experience. Sounds can also be amplified, added or stimulated to strengthen a specific location.