Explora Science Museum’s X-Studio is a place of transformation, an inspiring learning environment for teens to develop STEM skills as they emerge into adulthood and prepare for the workforce. Our building reflects this transformation through program and design. In plan, the transformation is characterized by spaces separated as learn/make/present, mirroring life’s natural progression. The transitions between these spaces are celebrated through transparency of glass, emphasizing both the connectivity of interior spaces and the exposure of daylight and connection to nature beyond. A winding path internally connects these spaces with various quite moments for mentoring and reflection along the journey.
Consisting of spaces for learning, making, presenting and nourishment, X-Studio delivers a dynamic and inspiring hands-on learning experience to high-school students. Classrooms provide areas for guided learning and experimentation. A teen Lounge provides space for relaxation as well as semi-private collaboration areas for mentoring and brainstorming. A large Maker’s Space contains modern fabrication equipment as well as traditional wood and metal working tools for students to literally build their ideas. The Exhibition Gallery, which connects to the existing building at the Rotunda, provides space for rotating exhibits as well for students to showcase their own built work.
X-Studio is designed with numerous sustainability measures utilizing the architect’s in-house tool for tracking energy and water efficiency, solar thermal control, daylighting and community engagement.
X-Studio ya Jumba la Makumbusho la Sayansi la Explora ni mahali pa mabadiliko, mazingira ya kujifunza yenye kuchochea kwa vijana kukuza ujuzi wa STEM wanapoibuka kuwa watu wazima na kujitayarisha kwa wafanyikazi. Jengo letu linaonyesha mabadiliko haya kupitia programu na muundo. Katika mpango, mabadiliko ni sifa na nafasi kutenganishwa kama kujifunza / kufanya / sasa, kutafakari maendeleo ya asili ya maisha. Mabadiliko kati ya nafasi hizi ni sherehe kupitia uwazi wa kioo, akisisitiza wote kuunganishwa kwa nafasi za ndani na kufunuliwa kwa mwanga wa mchana na uhusiano na asili zaidi. Njia ya kuzunguka inaunganisha nafasi hizi ndani na wakati mbalimbali wa utulivu kwa ushauri na kutafakari kwenye safari. X-Studio, inayojumuisha nafasi za kujifunza, kutengeneza, kuwasilisha na kulisha, hutoa uzoefu wa kujifunza wa mikono ya nguvu na ya kuvutia kwa wanafunzi wa shule ya sekondari. Vyumba vya madarasa hutoa maeneo ya kujifunza na majaribio yaliyoongozwa. Teen Lounge hutoa nafasi ya kupumzika pamoja na maeneo ya ushirikiano ya nusu- binafsi kwa ushauri na brainstorming. Nafasi kubwa ya Mtengenezaji ina vifaa vya kisasa vya utengenezaji pamoja na zana za jadi za mbao na chuma kwa wanafunzi kujenga mawazo yao kihalisi. Jumba la maonyesho, ambalo linaunganisha na jengo la Rotunda, hutoa nafasi ya maonyesho ya mzunguko na wanafunzi kuonyesha kazi zao wenyewe. X-Studio imeundwa na hatua nyingi za uendelevu kwa kutumia chombo cha ndani cha mbuni wa kufuatilia nishati na ufanisi wa maji, udhibiti wa joto la jua, mwangaza wa mchana na ushiriki wa jamii.