Abstract

TUNEMENT created a site specific sonic identity for Runo Hotel Porvoo, centered around a 60 minute spa soundscape inspired by the four Finnish seasons. Combining music, authentic nature recordings and sauna sounds, the project extends the hotel experience before, during and after the stay.

Description

TUNEMENT created a site specific sonic identity for Runo Hotel Porvoo, rooted in Finnish nature and the hotel’s philosophy of presence. At its core is a 60 minute spa soundscape created specifically for the hotel’s Attic Sauna Lounge. The soundscape journeys through all four Finnish seasons, combining composed music with authentic nature recordings and the sound of a sauna being heated as a continuous thread throughout the experience.

Spring follows the real order of migratory birds arriving in Finland, summer introduces warmer textures and movement, autumn becomes darker and slower, while winter feels more minimal, cold and still. Rather than relying on generic background music, the goal was to create a listening experience genuinely rooted in place. One that feels inseparable from the atmosphere of Runo Hotel and the surrounding Finnish environment. The soundscape was designed to support stillness, relaxation and a deeper emotional connection to the space.

To extend the experience beyond the physical hotel environment, the spa soundscape was released as a four track EP on streaming platforms, allowing guests to reconnect with the feeling of Runo before, during and after their stay. Beyond the spa experience, a custom sound library was derived from the soundscape for use across the hotel’s social media content. Together, these elements established a consistent sonic presence across both physical and digital touchpoints.

ISA Entrant: TUNEMENT