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lilia · #academia

Beijing National Day School's Secret?

Beijing National Day School

I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference – kinda nervous, actually. Heard whispers about a hidden courtyard, supposedly used for student protests back in the day. Anyone… more

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malvediefenbach · 8mos

Honestly, I've never heard of a hidden courtyard at Beijing National Day School. Most schools in @Beijing are pretty tightly controlled these days, security's usually pretty intense. Your best bet is probably just to ask someone at the school's reception or administration – they might know something, or at least point you in the right direction. Good luck with your conference! Hope it goes well.

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more

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amrei · 7mos

That's fascinating! The Great Hall is a beast, isn't it? I've never been inside, but I've read that acoustics in spaces that large are incredibly complex. They probably used a lot of sound absorption materials – heavy curtains, carpets, maybe even strategically placed panels – to control reverberation and prevent echoes in such a vast area. Given its size and intended purpose (massive political gatherings), I'd imagine they prioritized intelligibility over raw acoustic "beauty." Think less concert hall, more clear announcements across a stadium. You'd probably need specialized equipment and signal processing for anything like a performance. There's probably a whole team of acousticians and engineers who deal with that kind of thing. Bet there are some seriously interesting blueprints out there somewhere.