Nathan Adkisson
Creative DirectorLocal ProjectsNathan Adkisson, Creative Director at Local Projects, designs spaces where multi-sensory storytelling blends seamlessly with architecture. He recently opened the Freedom Tower, which transformed Miami’s historic 1925 skyscraper into a cultural destination exploring freedom, opportunity and the immigrant experience. His team led the development of Planet Word Museum of Language Arts in Washington, DC. As the world’s first voice-activated museum, it responds to visitors in real time and has drawn over 500,000 guests to date. At the University of Maryland, Nathan led the design of Do Good Plaza, an interactive outdoor installation that blends art, education and advocacy and now draws over 20,000 visitors annually. In Georgia, he helped reimagine the Columbus Museum during its $25 million renovation, adding a new welcome experience and Children’s Gallery inspired by the local landscape — a project that earned national recognition as USA Today’s Best New Museum in America.
Sound as a Design Material: Crafting Story and Brand Identity
Immersive audio is opening new possibilities for how designers shape narrative, atmosphere, and emotional impact within the built environment. As spat
…Immersive audio is opening new possibilities for how designers shape narrative, atmosphere, and emotional impact within the built environment. As spatial sound technologies evolve, they offer architects and designers a more immediate connection betwe
…Immersive audio is opening new possibilities for how designers shape narrative, atmosphere, and emotional impact within the built environment. As spatial sound technologies evolve, they offer architects and designers a more immediate connection between conceptual intent and sensory experience, turning audio into a creative material rather than a technical afterthought.
This session explores how sound can strengthen brand identity, enrich storytel
…Immersive audio is opening new possibilities for how designers shape narrative, atmosphere, and emotional impact within the built environment. As spatial sound technologies evolve, they offer architects and designers a more immediate connection between conceptual intent and sensory experience, turning audio into a creative material rather than a technical afterthought.
This session explores how sound can strengthen brand identity, enrich storytelling, and elevate multi‑sensory design. Panelists will share both vision and actionable guidance, from building a shared vocabulary around spatial audio to understanding integration strategies that support seamless implementation. Designers will come away with a fresh framework for using sound intentionally, unlocking deeper engagement and expanding the expressive potential of contemporary spaces.
Sponsored by L'Acoustics
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