- marglumbiarres(@)gmail.com
CB-LAB
Everybody’s space for electronic music.
Co-designed and built by Studio C.A.R.E.
and the community of Clubbüro
from Rotte Fabrik (Zurich).
Co-designed and built by Studio C.A.R.E.
and the community of Clubbüro
from Rotte Fabrik (Zurich).
Challenge:
· Create an accessible sound studio for everyone to experience
· Co-creational community project
Project:
The CB Lab is a co-creatively designed, modular space for electronic and electro-acoustic music, serving as an accessible hub for learning, performing, and producing from scratch.
Blending creation, knowledge transfer, and events, it supports rehearsals, recording, instrument building, workshops, and live-streams. Every detail, from acoustic design to multimedia infrastructure, is customized for high-end experimentation and adaptability.
Prioritizing sustainability, the lab integrates eco-friendly materials like hemp, recycled denim, and FSC plywood, providing a climate-conscious yet cosy environment.
Studio C.A.R.E. x CB-Lab x Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres
— Coral project description
As part of the project’s research, interviews were conducted at the CB-Lab prototype launch space (Rote Fabrik, Zürich).
Intention: A Design Thinking exercise to gather insights on initial spatial interactions and community needs.
This collaboration stems from the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs grant, a six-month exchange program between Studio C.A.R.E. (radical social designers) and creative director/filmmaker (XD) Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres.
Goal:
Exploring playful and co-creative participatory design to enhance audience engagement in spatial experiences, focusing on ‘physical ecosystems’.