SPACE21 explores the powerful connection between the sonic memory of the Hammam and the Kurdish audience, as well as the architectural qualities that make these spaces so acoustically distinctive. The Hammam, once a vibrant centre of social life in Kurdistan, holds a deep resonance in both personal and collective memory, even as its everyday relevance has faded. Its architecture, with vaulted ceilings, domes, and stone surfaces, creates a unique acoustical environment where sounds linger, echo, and envelop visitors. These sonic qualities are not incidental but fundamental to the Hammam’s identity, shaping how people remember and experience the space. By revisiting the Hammam through the lens of SPACE21’s sound art exhibition, the audience is invited to listen anew, engaging with the space not only as a relic of the past but as a living, resonant environment. The exhibition leverages the Hammam’s particular spatial and acoustic properties to create site-specific works that awaken both memory and sensory perception. This approach foregrounds listening as an active, communal process, allowing visitors to reflect on the Hammam’s place in the shifting urban and social fabric of Kurdistan. Ultimately, the text highlights how sound and architecture together shape cultural memory. The Hammam’s enduring sonic presence offers a way to reconnect with the past, trace the transformation of cities, and foster new experiences of listening—making it an essential and cherished space for the SPACE21 community.