Cuba AR

Experience street performances like never before! This AR app transforms music into interactive visuals, creating a dynamic, multi-sensory stage—only in Wellington CBD.

Due to the high-performance requirements of AR rendering and real-time spatial computing, this app is only compatible with iPhone X and later models, excluding iPhone XR and iPhone SE series. It is not available for any iPad devices.

Imagine walking through Wellington’s CBD, where music isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you see. This AR-powered experience transforms urban spaces into interactive, multi-sensory stages, blending sound, art, and digital technology in real-time.

About the Project This app is part of Jie Jin’s PhD research at Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Architecture within the Spatial Ecologies Lab. The project explores how Augmented Reality (AR) and real-time sound visualization can enhance people’s engagement with public urban spaces. The research investigates new ways of experiencing and interacting with urban environments by integrating street performances with immersive digital effects.

Key Features: Interactive AR Experiences – Watch sound transform into vibrant waves, glowing particles, and dynamic visuals interacting with the city around you. Real-Time Map Navigation – Easily find AR hotspots using an interactive walking map of Wellington CBD. Sound Visualization – Experience street performances like never before, with music-driven visuals responding to live sounds. Urban Exploration – Discover hidden interactions at different times of the day, each offering a unique atmosphere and visual surprise.

Important: This AR experience is geolocation-based and only works within Wellington CBD, New Zealand.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, this app turns Wellington into a canvas of creativity. Experience the magic of street performances through a new lens—where you don’t just listen, you see and interact.

Join the adventure and reimagine urban spaces with AR!