Phonoactive

Phonoactive

Kinetic Acoustic Light Object

Phonoactive is a kinetic acoustic light object designed in London by Nicholas George for Kinetic AI. The piece brings together sound modulation, spatial lighting, and controlled movement within a single architectural system.

Composed of multiple suspended acoustic panels, Phonoactive operates as an overhead instrument rather than a conventional luminaire or absorber. Each panel integrates a precision-cut acoustic surface with a softly illuminated perimeter, allowing diffusion and indirect light to coexist within the same geometry. The panels are arranged as a clustered field, suspended from a central structural framework that enables subtle kinetic variation across the array.

Movement is slow and deliberate, ensuring that changes in configuration remain perceptible without interrupting the space below. As the system shifts, both acoustic behaviour and light distribution are gently rebalanced, producing an environment that feels tuned rather than programmed.

Phonoactive is designed for meeting rooms, studios, galleries, and collective spaces where acoustic clarity and atmospheric lighting are equally critical. It functions as a spatial device that shapes perception through performance rather than presence.

Details

Kinetic acoustic lighting object

Designed in London

Modular suspended panel system

Integrated indirect lighting

Acoustic diffusion surfaces

Suitable for architectural and professional interiors