The Smart Dock Lab transforms the traditional educational space into a new type of communal knowledge & production venue.  Presentation, classroom, and research spaces are carved out of a faceted objectile, creating dynamic relationships between programs, the existing space, and giving the Smart Dock a unique identity within  New Lab.

From this objectile, research and info modules can be removed to distribute within New Lab and enhance the facilities that Smart Dock provides.  Each of the two research modules has a fold down work table and customizable cabinets for DIY, electronics, bio-hacking and/or fabbing.  The Info module, which also serves as the door to the presentation space, unfolds to notify New Lab tenants of the current events.  The Kitchen and Presentation modules open up and give additional functionality to spaces, as they are required.

Post-capitalist manufacturing, design, and research are defined by their adaptability and collaborative natures.  Smart Dock’s bold and open design comes from these ideas and positions it to educate a new generation of students prepared for today, tomorrow and the future’s challenges.