The Lab

  • Powerhouse
    Gadigal Country (Sydney)
  • 2023

Forces act on us every day, some we resist, others move or steady us, yet we can’t see any of them. The Lab reveals how gravity, magnetism and motion shape our world.

As you move, energy slows, speeds and redirects around you. It’s a space to see and feel science in action, bringing play and discovery together for kids of all ages.

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The Lab, Powerhouse, 2022
The Lab, Powerhouse, 2022
The Lab, Powerhouse Museum, 2022
Junior Major, The Lab, Powerhouse 2023

Technology

Built in Unity, The Lab uses ZedCam 2.0 depth sensors and 4K laser projection to visualise invisible physical forces. Responsive soundscapes generated in real time transform data into movement and light, blending tactile play with immersive projection mapping.

Credits

  • Claire Evans, Strategic Director
  • Freya Berkhout, Sound Artist
  • Michal Moczynski, Software Engineer
  • Nick Lewis, Designer
  • Shunji Davies, Project Director
  • Tom Siddall, Creative Director