A collaboratively-produced sound piece as part of Walls On Walls #Camden50 audio-visual installations.

This piece is inspired by the soundscape of the vicinity: the railway hubs of St Pancras, Kings Cross and Euston, the sounds of daily life for residents in the neighbourhood and the regular appearance of wheeled trolley-suitcases from passing visitors. The composition connects with the repetitive patterns of the visual part to the work - inspired by a similar geometric design which was an original feature of the building from the 1950s, by architect Denis Clarke Hall. 

All sounds used in the piece were captured by residents of Medway Court.

Camden50: MedwayCourt

A collaboratively-produced sound piece, created with residents of the Lansbury Estate and traders from Chrisp Street Market. This project was in conjunction with the V&A Museum. It forms part of Walls On Walls' continuing series of audio-visual installations across London.

Key locals who helped design and paint the wall, and record, edit and compose the sound piece include: Christopher, Bo, Natalia, Natasha, Sheena, Charlotte, Daisy, Camille, Tim, Lorraine, Shahid, Gary, Olivia and last but by no means least, Evelyn, our next door neighbour (Evelyn's Cards) who even got her own personalised sign as part of the art work.

The work reflects historic, current and future forms of architectural and social space that centre around the market and Lansbury Estate. It starts in 1951 - the year the estate was built as part of the Festival of Britain. Both audio and visual works take us from this departure point, through the present, to visions of the future. The piece alludes to the industrial history and forward-thinking architecture of the area, the presence of various cultural identities through time, the currently changing make-up of the market and its survival as the future looms large.

The clock tower, designed by Lansbury architect Fredrick Gibbard, forms an iconic centrepiece to the work. We consider Gibbard’s initial visions for the area as we climb the steps, sketching current sight lines and talking about possible futures. From there we encounter listed houses (designed as part of the festival) and the soon-to-be regenerated covered market. Both form a central part of daily life for this diverse community. 

Festival of Britain mural artist Peggy Angus is acknowledged visually, with snippets of an ode to her wall art at the local Lansbury Lawrence school. Reflections are made of the iconic Balfont tower - a modernist neighbour that residents expressed an interest in reviving in future designs of their estate. The old pub sign of The Festival Inn makes an appearance both visually and sonically, acknowledging the historic fabric of the estate and details in the design.

The future begins to appear - new buildings, changing trade for the area - questioning if this can maintain the detailed sense of community and identity that the estate, the community and its memories currently represent.

Lansbury Estate

Over a period of four months, the community of students, staff and concert-goers found in and around the Music Department at City, University of London took the opportunity to be a part of an exciting new audio-visual artwork for the Performance Space foyer.

Students ranging from 1st years to MA and PhD took part in creating the content for this work and chose to focus on themes relating to the liminal, in-between and hidden spaces of the department. 

The project was an entirely collaborative effort between students and staff, who worked together on all aspects from conceptual design to audio recording, composition and painting the walls.

City, University of London

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Little Green Street was made thanks to the participation of Jim, Ella, Aisha and Dave. Song: 'Little Green Street' by John Chapman.

10. Ingestre Road Estate: Little Green Street

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Ingestre Woods was made thanks to the participation of Dave, Louis, Alison, Pauline, Emma, Lisa, Tammi and Sophia

9. Ingestre Road Estate: Ingestre Woods

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Grangemill Court was made thanks to the participation of Fionn, Finn, Liana, James, John and Gav

8. Ingestre Road Estate: Grangemill Court

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Calver Court was made thanks to the participation of Rudi, Liana, Amelia, Lacey, John and Gav

7. Ingestre Road Estate: Calver Court

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Hambrook Court was made thanks to the participation of Rudi, Tricks, Aisha, Alex, Liana and Pauline

6. Ingestre Road Estate: Hambrook Court

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Ingestre Road was made thanks to the participation of Liana, Abz, Jim, Rudi and Tricks

4. Ingestre Road Estate: Ingestre Road

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Tideswell Court / Community Centre was made thanks to the participation of Dave, John, Rudi, Gav and Pauline

3 & 5. Ingestre Road Estate: Tideswell Court & Community Centre

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Fletcher Court was made thanks to the participation of James, Alex, Adam, Jim, Pauline, Dave and Mary

2. Ingestre Road Estate: Fletcher Court

Over 3 months artists and residents of the Ingestre Road Estate came together to create a work of art for the estate. Using drawing, paint, sound, dance and 3D modelling we have created a painting on a
wall at the end of Fletcher Court, a series of movement pieces, a selection of 3D maps of the estate and this composed audio piece. Each chapter or track of this playlist is dedicated to a different court or area on the estate. Participants contributed stories, routes, memories, birdsong, environmental sounds and responses to the architecture and nature they live in. Together we have created a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the spaces we live in and the stories of the people that live here.

Wardlow Court was made thanks to the participation of Lisa, John, Gav, Rudi and Tricks.

1. Ingestre Road Estate: Wardlow Court

Walls on Walls is an audio visual collaboration by Laurie Nouchka and Tullis Rennie, creating site specific & participatory artworks and installations .

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