Abstract

This work reports the results of applying phenomenological methods during the final stage of architecture studies in Universidad del Bío-Bío. The introduced case study delves in the importance of designing research methodologies that promote interdisciplinary studies to achieve an integrated view of urban phenomena. In this work, we advance the understanding of the urban space by exploring graphic resources and digital recordings to characterize the soundscape of “Plaza de la Independencia” in the city of Concepción, Chile. Our findings focus on the relationship between the urban environment, the activities that take place and the sounds recorded in the urban space.