Textures of Streets

In urban life, as we traverse the streets each day, our senses continuously absorb the flow of sound and light. However, these fleeting impressions are often overlooked and forgotten. This project translates everyday street sounds and lighting conditions into visible textures and rhythms, constructing a digital landscape rich in temporal and spatial qualities, inviting viewers to rediscover these subtle yet dynamic sensations.



I selected several different urban streets and documented the sensory changes in sound and lighting from the beginning to the end of each street, transforming these sensory data into visual graphics. Through this visual presentation, viewers can distinctly sense the rise and fall of street sounds, from bustling activity to quietness, as well as the interplay of brightness, darkness, and color variations. The visualization across multiple locations also enables intuitive comparisons of sensory differences and uniqueness among various streets.



I conducted field research at six locations—Shibuya, Tokyo Station, Kokubunji, Shinjuku Kabukicho, Yokohama Chinatown, and Ningyocho—each recorded around 8:00 pm, starting from the station exits and moving outwards. The unique characteristics of each street’s lighting and sound are clearly revealed through these visualizations, expressing the city’s diversity and personality.



At the exhibition, a hologram device presents the project’s 3D landscape visualizations. Visitors can simultaneously hear the actual sounds of the streets, observe changes in colors, and witness how these visual landscapes gradually form over time.



Through this observational approach, my intention is to highlight the familiar yet often neglected sensory experiences of urban streets.