Living Labs:

Border Lab

Exploring the boundary between land and water

In light of our new focus on the dynamic interface between land and water, we are creating a new outdoor conceptual space: the Border Lab. Contrarily, this lab is not defined by borders like the walls in our regular labs. This lab includes our Anthroponics greenhouse, our gardens and the water under and around Mediamatic (Aquatoop).

Together they form a porous boundary between land and water, working as public exhibition and research spaces for artists, and designers. While this boundary is often overlooked in urban environments, we believe it's a rich source of inspiration and innovation. Just as new initiatives arise at the boundaries of disciplines, the waterfront also challenges makers to new questions and experiments. Through long-term installations and research we invite designers, architects, and researchers to experiment with age-old practices, and innovate new ways of co-inhabiting this space.