12noon bells reverberating in the U-shaped apartment building

The U-shape of this large apartment building protects from the sound of busy Wollankstrasse outside and creates a very reverberant space inside, where people’s voices, children playing, bird calls are all enhanced by the acoustics. It is particularly noticeable for loud sounds, like the bells from nearby churches that linger and swirl for a while, partially caught within the restraining walls. Deeper bells boom strongly. A small flock of sparrows chatter here. People walk by carrying heavy shopping. Phone conversations take place from the balcolnies 4 floors up.