andré décosterd - 1967

1967

1984-1988

1995


1997

Since 1997

Born in Le Locle (CH)

Apprenticeship in organ factoring, Neuchâtel (CH)

Diploma from the Ecole de Jazz et de Musique Actuelle (Ejma) in Lausanne (CH)

Founds the group Cod.Act with Michel Décosterd

Active as musician and composer. Specialises in computer programming of musical applications. Studies composition systems specific to contemporary music, in particular logarithmic composition. Performs researches on the interaction between man, sound and machines. Produces musical works for contemporary ensembles and for the theatre. Teaches in the Ejma.

michel décosterd - 1969

1969

1994

1994-1996

1997

Since 1997

Born in Le Locle (CH)

Diploma of architecture at the Engineering school of Biel (CH)

Active as architect in Berlin and Weimar (DE)

Founds the group Cod.Act with André Décosterd

Active in plastic arts and in architecture. Develops and constructs sound machines

Since its inception, Cod.Act collaborates with Jacques Décosterd (1936), engineer in the fields of industrial computer sciences and automation systems.

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