Fab Lab Barcelona
Fab Lab Barcelona is a pioneering entity in the global Fab Labs network, established in 2007 as the first Fab Lab in the European Union[1][2] by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)[3]. Located in Barcelona's Poblenou district, this former factory has transformed into a hub of ideas, innovation, and education. It quickly became a leader in the maker culture and digital fabrication, contributing significantly to the global network of Fab Labs.[4] The lab is renowned for blending digital fabrication technologies with community-driven[5] and pedagogical innovation.[6] It is home of the Distributed Design platform, the exchange and networking hub for the European maker movement, promoting the connection between designers, makers, and the market.[7]
Prizes and awards[edit]
- Remix El Barrio project won the STARTS Grand Prize by the European Commission for the most Innovative Collaboration in 2021.[8]
- The Distributed Design platform led by Fab Lab Barcelona is an official member of the New European Bauhaus initiative in 2020.[9][10]
- The Making Sense Toolkit co-developed as part of the Making Sense project received a STARTS Prize honourable mention in 2018.[11]
- Recognized by the Financial Times, Google and leading European policymakers as one of 100 digital pioneers in Europe in 2017.[12]
- Smart Citizen project won Most Innovative Initiative prize at Smart City Expo World Congress 2013.[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "FAB 4:The Fourth International Fab Lab Forum and Symposium on Digital Fabrication (August 19-24, 2007)".
- ^ "About Fab Lab Barcelona".
- ^ "Fab Lab Barcelona - IAAC Research Department".
- ^ "About Fab Labs - FabLabs.io".
- ^ "The Smart Citizen platform, a project led by Fab Lab Barcelona since 2012".
- ^ "TECLA is a pedagogical innovation program".
- ^ "Distributed Design Platform".
- ^ "Remix El Barrio - STARTS Grand Prize 2021".
- ^ "Distributed Design in the Light of the New European Bauhaus".
- ^ "Distributed Design Platform - New European Bauhaus Partner".
- ^ "Making Sense: Citizen Sensing Toolkit - STARTS Prize".
- ^ "100 Digital Pioneers in Europe - Financial Times".
- ^ "Smart Citizen Project - Most Innovative Initiative Prize 2013".
External links[edit]
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