percussive noise synthesiser in the form of Newhaven Fort

We are designing a synth in the form of Newhaven Fort as part of Fort Process, a sound art and installation event on 22 September 2018.  This mysterious place with it's tunnels and history of two world wars has inspired some curiosity in us.  The birds eye view of the site prompted ideas for a synth which we will be documenting in this blog. Below is our initial diagram which gives an idea of the shape.

Map of the fort

The synth will have a radio receiver chip (schematic above). We've tried this chip out on the breadboard  (see below).  Notice how the black component (variable resistor) resembles the gun emplacement !

I'm particularly interested in the relationship to the coast, it's function for guarding the land and it now being a dysfunctional site but a historical place to visit and a space for art. Below is a picture of the coast next to the site.  We are designing artwork for the synth and will work with this concept for our drawings.