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Open spaces for co-creation: a community-based approach to tourism product diversification
A community-based approach to tourism product diversification, using the Open Space Methodology (OSM), demonstrates significant potential for fostering innovation and collaboration among local stakeholders. The study, conducted in the Hanseatic town of Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland, revealed that involving both members and non-members of the local community can lead to the emergence of innovative ideas through 'coopetition'—a blend of cooperation and competition. These processes helped identify problems and determine solutions, particularly within the concept of 'penetration,' which involves modifying and promoting existing products while leveraging physical and digital infrastructures, as well as partnerships among stakeholders. This approach offers a promising model for strategic tourism development that can be generalized beyond Visby.
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.
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