Acoustical modelling of a Swedish 13th century church ruin, and its use for musical production.

Acoustical modeling of St. Lars, a 13th-century church ruin in Visby, Sweden, reveals its potential for musical production with historically accurate acoustics. By reconstructing the church's structure—including walls, vaults, furnishings, and stage setup—the study generated impulse responses that simulate the space's sound characteristics. These were used to create stereo reverb effects for medieval music, demonstrating how such ruins can inspire contemporary musical interpretation. The research highlights the intersection of architectural history, acoustics, and artistic practice, offering a method to preserve and reinterpret the sonic identity of abandoned heritage sites.

Holm, S. (2021). Acoustical modelling of a Swedish 13th century church ruin, and its use for musical production. INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings, 263(6), 752–756. https://doi.org/10.3397/in-2021-1640