ADESSYS explores how ceramic materials can simultaneously organise sound, shape perception and contribute to the architectural identity of interior spaces. The project reimagines ceramics not as surface finishes but as active acoustic systems integrated within architecture.

The research develops ceramic systems capable of absorbing, diffusing or combining both acoustic behaviours within a single architectural element. Rather than concealing technical performance behind conventional finishes, the investigation allows functional requirements to generate their own architectural language.

The ADESSYS system originated from my doctoral research at MOME, Construction Elements for the Acoustic Modification of Spaces. Developed, tested and patented in 2005, the system investigates how ceramic building elements can actively shape the acoustic character of architecture through customised combinations of absorption and diffusion. Developed through collaboration with Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

ADESSYS Acoustic Diffusion

The investigation develops modular ceramic diffusers that redistribute reflected sound to create balanced and spatially rich acoustic environments. Their geometry is generated through acoustic performance while simultaneously contributing to the architectural identity of the space.

Material: stoneware

Formats

  • Base: 10 × 10 cm

  • Height: 2–18 cm

ADESSYS Acoustic Absorption

Sound-absorbing ceramic building elements developed for hygienic and architecturally integrated acoustic surfaces.

Material: stoneware

Formats

  • Cladding element: 10 × 10 × 2 cm

  • Brick element: 10 × 20 × 7 cm

2005-2007

Material ↔ Sound

Geometry ↔ Acoustic Performance

Ceramics ↔ Architecture

Function ↔ Form

Surface ↔ Spatial Experience

Material Behaviour ↔ Perception

Patent

ADESSYS Acoustic Ceramic System (2005)

COLLABORATORS

  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Acoustic modelling, numerical simulation, laboratory measurements and optimisation.

  • AFT-Akusztika Kft.

Industry partner for acoustic engineering and project implementation.

ADESSYS Home Theatres

Residential applications demonstrating the integration of ADESSYS diffusion elements into domestic listening environments in Budapest.

Many versions were installed as customised wall cladding, the ceramic diffusers improve spatial acoustics while becoming an integral part of the interior architecture.

Material: glazed stoneware

Formats:

  • base 10 × 10 cm

  • height 2–18 cm