When Cities Sound Better, People Feel Better:

A fresh approach to the sonics of place.

Based on health, well-being, and the specific characteristics of locations, our Studio develops and applies sound + music that breathes life into diverse [online and offline] spaces.

Founded by Nick Luscombe in 2010, we've produced 400+ projects; these are developed via application of sound through creative means and scientifically-developed solutions.

Our research collaborators include labs + units at the Bartlett School of Architecture, The University of Tokyo, and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology.

Some of our projects

MSCTY x Tokyo
NIHONBASHI w/ TOKYO BIENNALE 2023

We created a sonic journey through a historic part of Tokyo, taking in long-established stores specializing in traditional crafts, foods, and more alongside two of Tokyo's most famous department stores, Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya.

Our project created a community-driven radio station as a hub throughout Tokyo Biennale, and welcomed a smorgasbord of creative practitioners from both the local area and around the world.

MSCTY x V&A Dundee
w/ KENGO KUMA, MIDORI TAKADA + SHHE

Dundee's V&A, designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, is the new icon for the city, representing its maritime history and innovative future.

Our project created two site-specific soundscapes which provide new perspectives on the building and its surroundings.

MSCTY x London
COLLECTION

Our project was born and realized in London, and owes its birth to the impact the big smoke had on perspectives of sound, space, music and architecture.

Since 2008 we've established new sonic perspectives on London's skyline, streets, statues, and waterways - through collaborations with developers, festivals, and an ever-growing group of partners in the city.

OPPO Relax

OPPO Relax, for ColorOS 11, offers users a diverse range of ambient sounds to help re-realize their everyday, from the convenience of their smartphone.

Using the unique soundscapes of cities, we soundtracked downtime for users around the world.

WATCH THE VIDEO

ISETAN Tokyo
w/ RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

To coincide with renewal as a “fashion museum”, Tokyo’s flagship Isetan store was looking for something different to engage visitors.

MSCTY_STUDIO curated an original soundtrack by Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Music for Fashion Museum” available only in the entrance foyer of the store.

LISTEN HERE

WONDERFRUIT Festival

Thailand’s Wonderfruit works with some of the world’s most imaginative designers, architects, artists, musicians, and more, to create a temporary city once a year, and a growing world of ongoing activities.