A-PQ 31.37 is an open-baffle loudspeaker system designed by Hagar Guri that replaces conventional speaker enclosures with suspended concrete canvas shells. The flexible fabric-reinforced material hardens into a rigid curved structure when hydrated, creating an exposed design that leaves the driver, wiring, structural components, and mechanical connections fully visible. Suspended from steel cables, the speakers combine industrial materials with an open construction that allows both the product and its internal architecture to remain on display.
The system pairs its open-baffle configuration with a custom control unit integrating digital signal processing, preamplification, and analogue controls to optimize audio performance. Exposed fasteners, typography, and matching material finishes extend the visual language across the entire system, while the suspended installation allows the speakers to interact with the surrounding space rather than sit on conventional stands.
Image Credit: Hagar Guri
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Exposed Audio Architecture
- Visible drivers, wiring, and structural components create opportunities for premium sound products that turn technical transparency into a core design feature.
- Concrete Canvas Design
- Fabric-reinforced materials that harden into sculptural forms suggest new possibilities for lightweight, durable consumer electronics with industrial aesthetics.
- Suspended Speaker Systems
- Ceiling-hung audio formats expand spatial design options by positioning sound equipment as architectural installations rather than floor-based objects.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Consumer Electronics
- High-end audio brands can differentiate through material experimentation and open-construction designs that merge performance engineering with collectible product art.
- Interior Design
- Residential and commercial spaces gain new focal points from audio systems that function as suspended sculptural elements within the built environment.
- Acoustic Technology
- Integrated digital signal processing paired with unconventional speaker structures enables refined sound calibration for visually experimental audio hardware.
