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Architects: OA-Lab
- Area: 974 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Vision Ceramics
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Professionals: Thekujo, Cheonil MEC
Over 100 local primary school children have designed and built London's first Mega Maker Lab in a former fire-engine-fixing hall. Sited in South London, the project is made to be a hub of activity instigated by the Institute of Imagination (iOi) and architectural educationalists, MATT+FIONA with designers Jestico + Whiles. The children came up with the idea that the design should encapsulates a journey to spark imagination in young makers.
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