阿卡贝拉,佛罗里达 / The Urban Conga
阿卡贝拉是一件互动公共艺术作品,旨在颂扬来自美国佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔、跨越世代所涌现出的众多音乐之声的独特性与彼此之间的关联性。该装置位于圣约翰斯河(St. Johns River)沿岸全新的杰克逊维尔河岸音乐花园内,毗邻杰克逊维尔交响乐团,既是对城市丰富音乐遗产的致敬,也邀请访客成为其持续故事的一部分。
A Cappella is an interactive public artwork that celebrates the individuality and interconnectedness of the many musical voices that have emerged from Jacksonville, Florida, across generations. Located within the new Jacksonville Riverfront Music Garden along the St. Johns River, adjacent to the Jacksonville Symphony, the installation serves as both a tribute to the city’s rich musical heritage and an invitation for visitors to become part of its ongoing story.
▼装置鸟瞰,Installation aerial view

▼花园中的装置,Installation in the gardem

该作品被置于嵌入景观中的一个音乐音符形态之内,其流动性的造型灵感源自交响曲的结构。装置被组织为四个独立的部分,分别对应交响乐的四个乐章,每一部分都由不同的节奏、情绪与主题所塑造。这四个乐章围绕“动机、家园、爱与自由”的概念展开,构成一系列体验序列,共同描绘杰克逊维尔作为一部由多重声音、视角与时代组成的“活的交响曲”。尽管每个部分拥有各自的氛围,但它们通过共享的叙事线索彼此连接,并反映城市的文化身份。
▼形态生成示意,Form generation diagram

Situated within a musical note embedded in the landscape, the flowing form of the artwork draws inspiration from the structure of a symphony. The installation is organized into four distinct sections inspired by the four movements of a symphony, each shaped by a unique tempo, emotion, and theme. Centered on the ideas of motivation, home, love, and freedom, these movements create a sequence of experiences that collectively portray Jacksonville as a living symphony composed of many voices, perspectives, and eras. While each section offers its own atmosphere, they remain connected through a shared narrative that reflects the city’s cultural identity.
▼装置概览,Installation overview



受杰克逊维尔音乐历史中广泛存在的抒情性与叙事方式启发,阿卡贝拉将歌词转化为一种开放式的互动体验。访客不仅被邀请反思这座城市的音乐遗产,同时也可以通过创作属于自己的新诗句,积极参与其中。
Inspired by the lyricism and storytelling found throughout Jacksonville’s musical history, A Cappella transforms song lyrics into an open-ended, interactive experience. Visitors are invited not only to reflect on the city’s musical legacy, but also to actively participate in it by creating new verses of their own.
▼装置与公众互动,Public interaction with installation



该项目通过广泛的社区参与开发完成,所依托的是一组涵盖1920年代至2020年代、来自60多位杰克逊维尔艺术家的84首歌曲。居民共同参与筛选出能够回应城市历史、特质与身份的歌曲与歌词,由此形成一个多元的声音与音乐风格集合,这些声音通过跨越时间的共同主题彼此连接。该作品同时具备持续更新机制,可在未来不断加入新的艺术家与作品。
Developed through extensive community engagement, the project draws from a collection of 84 songs by more than 60 Jacksonville artists spanning the 1920s through the 2020s. Residents helped identify songs and lyrics that resonate with the history, character, and identity of Jacksonville, resulting in a diverse collection of voices and musical styles connected by shared themes that transcend time. The work is also set up to accommodate new artists to be added over time.
▼装置近景,Installation close view


所选歌词被拆解为独立的词语与短句,可重新排列并组合成无数新的创作。通过这种将不同艺术家、流派与年代的词语进行“混音”的趣味方式,访客能够发现意想不到的关联,同时创造属于自己的歌词表达。该装置强调音乐在跨世代演进中持续产生的共鸣,揭示杰克逊维尔文化景观的多样性与延续性。
Selected lyrics were deconstructed into individual words and short verses that can be rearranged and recombined into countless new compositions. Through the playful act of remixing words from different artists, genres, and decades, visitors can discover unexpected connections while creating their own lyrical expressions. The installation highlights how ideas explored in music across generations continue to resonate today, revealing both the diversity and continuity of Jacksonville’s cultural landscape.
▼模块化歌词界面,Modular lyric interface




▼模块化歌词界面近景,Modular lyric interface




视觉设计进一步拓展了项目关于开放式游戏与探索的理念。二色反光面板引导访客在一天之中与不断变化的光线、色彩、阴影与倒影互动。整体设置了可供聚集、交流与停留的座椅空间,而中心的圆形长椅作为公共核心节点,阐释交响乐四个乐章与装置四个分区之间的关系。所有这些元素共同创造出学习、反思与共享体验的可能性。
The visual design further expands upon the project’s open-ended approach to play and discovery. Dichroic and reflective panels invite visitors to engage with shifting light, color, shadow, and reflections throughout the day. Integrated seating areas encourage gathering, conversation, and observation, while a central circular bench serves as a communal focal point, explaining the relationship between the four movements of a symphony and the four sections of the artwork. Together, these elements create opportunities for learning, reflection, and shared experience.
▼二色反光面板,Dichroic and reflective panels

▼反光面板近景,Reflective panels close view

▼反光面板细部,Reflective panels detail


▼环形座椅互动,Circular seating interaction

▼环形座椅细部,Circular seating detail

通过将音乐、游戏、叙事与公众参与相结合,阿卡贝拉构建了一个充满活力的环境,在致敬杰克逊维尔音乐身份的同时,也赋予新声音、新解读与新连接以不断涌现的可能性,并延续至未来世代。
By combining music, play, storytelling, and public participation, A Cappella creates a dynamic environment that honors Jacksonville’s musical identity while empowering new voices, interpretations, and connections to emerge for generations to come.
▼装置夜景,Installation night view

▼平面图,Plan

▼立面图,Elevations


Project Title: A CAPPELLA
Clients: City of Jacksonville & Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority
Designer / Creator: The Urban Conga
Firm leads: Ryan Swanson & Maeghann Coleman
Website: https://www.theurbanconga.com/
Social: @theurbanconga
Year Installed: May 2026
Location: Riverfront Music Garden, 300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Project Size: 437 sq ft














