Akko Goldenbeld

Akko Goldenbeld is a Dutch designer, musician and artist, who discovered a set of weathered air tanks, during one of his regular visits to the local metal junkyard. As a musician, he was instantly mesmerized by the long serene sound that the tanks created when clashing into each other. By turning on the light, the sound is re-created to capture a sense of calmness and awareness in a world that seems to travel faster than light. Goldenbeld was inspired by watching his father work with large machinery, during his childhood. That impression quickly changed into a fascination for metals. He prefers weathered materials because they have a unique look that is hard to reproduce. He always unexpectedly integrates sound in his design. His intuitive way of designing is similar to how he composes music. By experimenting and improvising, he slowly discovers the best approach, which often leads to pleasant surprises.