OBA Lab
Located in the Bijlmer, Amsterdam, OBA Lab represents the future of libraries. Built in wooden modules, this library is trying to make a big impact on society and a small impact on the environment. It is not a traditional library, in the sense that this one is not filled with books and silent rooms. This library is designed especially for teenagers. It is a place where you can learn how to program, hack and shape your own future. The library is here to activate the empty square and be a place for the local community to meet and learn. The glass extension, which is re-used from another building will be the living room for the neighborhood.
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Axo overview OBA next lab
Client: OBA and TUMO
Project: OBA Next Lab
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Program: Library, Cinema, Bar/Cafe.
Size: 24.000 m2
Status: In progress (2023-current)
Status: In progress (2023-current)
Design team: Matter Makers in collaboration with
A-W-R and Leire Baraja.
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Atrium view - Image by Absent matter 2024
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concept diagram
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concept image learning hill
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The building is made out of 24 wooden units that are built off site in a indoor controlled environment. Each unit fits on a truck without the need of permits or extra large vehicles. By building the units off site it can be done in a more efficient and cheaper way. The building is also built in a circulair way, meaning that the units can be taken apart after several years to move to a new location. The units are connected in a modular way, they can be taken apart after use, or updated with the latest technology.
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View towards metro station- Image by Absent matter 2024