“42” is more than just a number. It’s a symbol of knowledge. Welcome to LAB42. LAB42 is the new hub for digital innovation and AI. It’s a place where students, researchers, and businesses come together. Here, they tackle the challenges of the future.
LAB42 is part of the Amsterdam Science Park. It fosters connections between companies, students, and researchers. Experts are always on hand to help with questions. This pioneering knowledge hub is open to the wider business community. The general public can also join discussions. Workshops and training sessions are available.
Inside LAB42, the spirit of collaboration thrives. The University of Amsterdam, the municipality, and the business sector work together. They aim to stimulate knowledge sharing between scientists, students, business, and society. They provide answers to tomorrow’s issues. SMEs and start-ups can rent spaces in LAB42. A selection committee ensures their core business fits with the topics studied here. These include data sciences, AI, and infrastructure.
LAB42’s design promotes interaction. Students, researchers, and business people gather under one roof. The building is energy-neutral. It produces as much energy as it needs. The steel structure is 100% reusable. It can be easily adapted. This reflects LAB42’s future-proof ambitions. It won the National Steel Award in the Steel Reuse category.
The building itself matches LAB42’s pioneering spirit. It is fully circular and energy neutral. Solar panels adorn the building. A retention roof collects rainwater. Felt panels made of recycled bottles optimize the acoustics. Over 32 active PowerGlaz solar panels yield approximately 4,800 kWh annually.
LAB42 isn’t just a university building. It’s a laboratory, research institute, and workshop all in one. It challenges people. It lets ideas thrive. The modular structure ensures flexibility. The space can be easily reorganized. It can be adjusted or disassembled in the future.
Various organizations work together in LAB42. Students, scientists, and businesses bring their own needs. The building is designed to adapt to these ever-changing requirements. The entire building can be adapted, reused, demounted, or expanded.
The interior design reflects “tech & nature.” Greenery contributes to a healthy work environment. The building is accessible and transparent. It creates a lively and inspirational environment. Research, teaching, and value creation come together here.
The atrium allows daylight to penetrate deep into the building. Logical routing, plentiful greenery, and natural ventilation ensure a pleasant indoor climate. Teaching rooms and lecture halls are on the first and second floors. Meeting rooms, discussion areas, and AI labs are on the other floors.
LAB42 showcases creativity. It highlights groundbreaking developments in computing science and AI. The transparent plinth makes the Visualisation, Robo and Game labs visible. Pedestrian and cycle paths run through the building. The building is located centrally on campus and is easy to access.
Subjects at LAB42 range from AI in medical imaging to digitizing museum collections. They also include improving inequality in cities and developing socially responsible algorithms for online shopping.
So, step inside LAB42. Witness the future being built. Experience the power of collaboration. And remember, 42 is just the beginning.