When space listens to our dynamics, it transforms into a fluid, living environment shaped by life itself. This project explores the auditory dimension of contemporary domestic spaces through a case study of social housing in Geneva. It analyzes how rigid partitions limit adaptability and ignore daily acoustic dynamics. In Switzerland, especially in social housing, the Regulation on Noise Protection (RPN) ensures acoustic comfort, but housing design rarely addresses these considerations architecturally.
As an alternative, this project proposes replacing interior walls with acoustic curtains, promoting spatial flexibility and improved sound management. This enables adaptable lifestyles that accommodate changing activities and evolving acoustic needs. The domestic environment can easily adjust: a bedroom may extend into the living area, or a workspace can gain temporary privacy without permanent enclosures. This fosters spatial transformations aligned with daily routines, expanding for communal activities or contracting to create intimate acoustic spaces, redefining domestic experiences.