ARA
Ara was born from the desire to rediscover music listening as a conscious and ritual experience. In an age where music has become mere background noise, the project restores centrality to sound, creating a space where gesture and material amplify its value.
Developed as a thesis project in collaboration with Garvan acoustic, Ara turns listening into a domestic ritual where time and presence merge.
It reinterprets hi-fi tradition through an essential and contemporary language, giving music back its physical and intimate dimension.
Birch plywood and brushed stainless steel: two materials that combine warmth and precision. The 45° joints and exposed edges make the structure decorative in itself.
The combination of birch and steel balances craftsmanship with industrial precision.
Plywood ensures stability and acoustic quality, while steel provides rigor and durability.
The visible grain becomes a graphic and distinctive mark, perfectly aligned with Garvan’s constructive philosophy.
The project stems from an analysis of listening habits and the relationship between space, sound, and object. 3D models and prototypes were used to test modularity and proportions.
In collaboration with Garvan acoustic, the concept evolved through prototyping, exploring both acoustics and production feasibility.
The integration of a two-way coaxial system refined the sound performance and formal balance, paving the way for industrial development.
Two modules, a central unit and a pair of detachable speakers, allow for a compact or extended configuration. The steel base visually lightens the volume.
Ara merges form and function in a modular system: the furniture houses the amplifier, turntable, and speakers, adapting to different environments.
Every detail, from proportions to materials, is designed to enhance both the listening gesture and the purity of sound.
The project is currently being developed with Garvan acoustic towards production and catalog inclusion.
Ara is in an advanced prototyping phase for inclusion in the Garvan acoustic product catalog.
Current tests focus on the crossover network, acoustic performance and new finishes.
The project marks the transition from academic research to industrial production.