Children can build themselves at the Hand-on Deck. Photo: Ferry Piekart.
Exhibition | NAI Rotterdam - | 01/07/11-01/07/16
Architecture is closer than you think – and isn’t high-flown or difficult at all. Architecture is for everyone! Come and see for yourself – the Hands-on Deck at the NAI is a unique spot at the heart of the museum, specially designed for anyone wanting to try their hand at architecture. You can design and construct your own building, or even an entire world. And the Hands-on Deck is completely free!
The Hands-on Deck has been designed for all those who are interested in exploring the world around them – adults, young people and children. It’s a perfect place for families visiting the NAI for a fun day out, and for groups on educational day trips from colleges and schools. What kind of a place is it? Well, it’s not a museum space, it’s a place to roll up your sleeves and get busy. And to experiment with architectural designs both large and small.
The Hands-on Deck offers endless possibilities. Why not try the over-size building blocks that are there to help you build large structures quickly and easily, or use the construction templates to lay out and design detailed interiors. You’ll also find four large interactive tables that we’ve provided to give you a taste of building on a virtual background. You can live out the ideas you saw in the utopian presentations in the exhibition Dutchville. Or create your own futuristic design. The sky’s the limit. But the tables have something else in store… they screen short films that challenge you to solve architectural and design problems. Such as: what will the Netherlands be like if the water level continues to rise and we are forced to build houses on water? How can we make cities that are more compact, and yet contain more green spaces? After the short film, a virtual playground appears that you can build on, or draw on using your fingers. Make a photo of your design and show your artwork to all your friends.
Children can build themselves at the Hand-on Deck. Photo: Ferry Piekart.
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