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Severine Marguin,Friedrich Schmidgall,Henrike Rabe

Experimental Zone: An Interdisciplinary Investigation on the Spaces and Practices of Collaborative Research

Experimental Zone: An Interdisciplinary Investigation on the Spaces and Practices of Collaborative Research

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Experimental Zone is a book that explores the interrelation of space and knowledge production by reconfiguring a 350-square-meter workspace for forty scientists over four years. It presents the findings of the experiment through 300 striking graphics and highlights the spatial conditions under which individual and collaborative research unfold, overlap, or merge. The book's design reflects an interdisciplinary approach, with each chapter and visual material reflecting publishing traditions in design, architecture, and the humanities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2020
Publisher: Park Books


Experimental Zone is a captivating documentation of a remarkable experiment in spatial research conducted at the interdisciplinary laboratory Image Knowledge Gestaltung at the Humboldt University of Berlin. Spanning a four-year period, researchers embarked on a bi-monthly endeavor to reconfigure a sprawling 350-square-meter workspace, accommodating forty scientists. The core focus of this design-based collaborative experiment revolved around the intricate interplay between space and knowledge production. What spatial characteristics are essential for interdisciplinary teams to thrive in their research endeavors?

To answer this question, Experimental Zone employs a rich array of approximately 300 striking and straightforward graphics, presenting the comprehensive findings of the experiment. It sheds light on the spatial dynamics that govern individual and collaborative research, where they intersect, overlap, or merge, unveiling the unique qualities of an architecture that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration.

Furthermore, the experiment's innovative interdisciplinary approach is evident in the book's design, with each of the five chapters and the extensive visual material reflecting publishing traditions in design, architecture, and the humanities. The result is a captivating exploration of the spatial dimensions that shape knowledge production, offering valuable insights for researchers, architects, and scholars alike.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 212 x 277 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783038601487

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