Urban Soundscapes of the World

With the Urban Soundscapes of the World project, we are visiting cities worldwide to perform high-quality audio-visual recordings of the environment, for research and education on urban architecture and acoustic design. This project is performed by Ghent University and ASAsense, and is supported by the HEAD Genuit Foundation.

To guide us to the most interesting locations within London, we need your help! Using the small survey below, you, as a local expert, can indicate to us at which spots within London we will be able to experience specific soundscapes.

Site selection survey


Considering public open spaces (streets, squares, parks etc.) within the city center of London…
…where do you experience the soundscape to be the most full of life and exciting during the day? Please drag the marker on the map to that location (zoom in/out if needed).

…where do you experience the soundscape to be the most chaotic and restless during the day? Please drag the marker on the map to that location (zoom in/out if needed).

…where do you experience the soundscape to be the most calm and tranquil during the day? Please drag the marker on the map to that location (zoom in/out if needed).

…where do you experience the soundscape to be the most lifeless and boring during the day? Please drag the marker on the map to that location (zoom in/out if needed).