Mediamatic ETEN and the Aquaponics Farm together are aiding the growth of a project that started "rooting" its way into Mediamatic's collection a couple of years ago; and now with the arrival of this year's spring this project is in full bloom! If it isn't already obvious we are cultivating an…
The pigeon and the mycelium are in joint agreement. Pigeons don’t nest on soggy surfaces and mycelium prefers high humidity, but don’t like the wet. It is critical: The tower needs a roof. But what is the right material?
What are those structures outside the barn at Mediamatic?
Because these structures are made from living mycelium WHAT you call it probably depends on WHEN you encounter it. At first they are horizontal mushroom farms, and many of our neighbours have enjoyed picking the very tasty yellow oyster mushrooms that grow from its walls. If you look carefully…
Al sinds de zomer zijn we bezig met het onderzoek en de installatie van een compleet luchtventilatie systeem in ons kantoor en de projectruimtes. Tijdens de lockdown zal Daniël de laatste hand leggen aan de installatie zodat we als we weer open gaan in elke ruimte een toevoer van verse lucht hebben!
Vanwege de corona maatregelen zetten we ons publieke programma een maand lang helemaal stop. Even geen workshops, lezingen, of open tours dus.
Ondertussen zullen we de planten in de Aquaponic kas blijven verzorgen, experimenteren met fermentatie technieken, en bouwen aan de duiventoren van…
This Friday afternoon, Arne and Dominik will discuss their attempt to build structures with living mycelium waste. What have they learned? What are the challenges? And what stories have emerged so far? Over the next months, all through the winter and into the spring of 2021, they will continue to…
