Virtual Proteins at Entry 2006
Virtual Proteins is represented at Entry 2006 with a specially developed
prototype of our Virtual Proteins MicroLab and the Virtual Proteins Labroscope.
Entry 2006 is an international design exhibition which will take place from the
26th of August until the 3rd of December and is held at the newly opened former
coal-washing plant, the “Kohlenwäsche”, at the Zollverein, redesigned by Rem
Koolhaas, the famous Dutch architect. During 100 days, 300 exhibits from over 20
countries will be on display in the Kohlenwäsche.
Entry 2006 wants to give the visitor an exciting insight into the world of
design and architecture. The focus is on design, the motor of the creative
sector and a competitive and innovative economic factor of the future. The main
exhibition, which will be housed in the former coal washing plant, that has been
redesigned by Rem Koolhaas, will showcase ‘perspectives and visions in design’
for 100 days.
A total of 300 exhibits from over 20 countries will be on display
to the public. About 40 other events will serve as a platform for the
presentation of design ideas and products, will build bridges between companies
and designers, and will create opportunities for the forging of business
partnerships. Zollverein has already earned itself an international reputation
as a design hub. The exhibition is subdivided in five sections. “Second Skin”
will showcase the use of new materials in furniture, fashion, architecture,
health care and media. “Open House – Intelligent Living by Design” presents
innovative developments in architecture, interior design and communications. The
third section is called “Groundswell – constructing the contemporary landscape”,
and landscape design and city revitalization is in the middle of this
presentation. “Talking Cities” puts innovative international design,
architecture and use of space in the forefront.
Virtual Proteins is represented in the section “Wall of ENTRY paradise”,
which leads the visitor from classical 20th century design into the future of
bits, atoms, neuro- and genetechnology. With the special Virtual Proteins setup
for ENTRY the visitor will be able to stand within life-size molecules, as well
as to use the Labroscope as intended for research. The visitor will be able to
explore the future of molecular research in augmented reality within four
dimensions.
Visitor at the Virtual Proteins set up at ENTRY
