This page describes potential uses of the Namahn space, the constraints that apply and how to proceed if you are interested in spending some time here.
What could take place
- Meetings of professional organizations (we hosted VUB Crosstalks, SIGCHI.be and WikiPodium, amongst others).
- Individual retreats, away from it all, with people you don't know and might get to know (comparable to going to a public library in order to focus and get inspired).
- Exploring an open collaboration with Namahn, not by sending each other documents (however useful they are) but by picking up the vibe
- Photo or film shoots (rapper Pitcho used the photo studio in 2005 to record the interior shots of Le Monde de Demain.
- Creativity/brainstorming workshops (basically how Namahn itself uses the space).
- Spending one or more days working on a project, using the areas you need.
- Also, book presentations, student exhibits, jury meetings, art and architecture shows, dance rehearsals, ...
Constraints
- The Open Space is not soundproof (play only quiet music, particularly after 10 PM), is not insulated (only schedule seated activities when temperatures outside are above 15°C -- the stove only offers local, radiating heat) and cannot be obscured (only use projection when dark outside).
- Since the building has only one exit, events are restricted to 100 attendees and the only escape route (= the main entrance) must remain wide open (for example, no tables or other furniture can obstruct the exit).
- During the working day, the Namahn space is mainly used to conduct business. Although this does not preclude other activities taking place, it is a balancing trick requiring prior agreement.
- Security and fire security rules are to be respected without fault.
- Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the organizers.
Interested?
- Carefully consider the above restrictions.
- Have a look at the Namahn space and its different areas and atmospheres, also in the virtual on the SketchUp model.
- Send a mail to space@namahn.com explaining briefly what you have in mind and if your idea sounds right (we cannot offer a more precise criterion for now), we'll invite you to visit the building in the flesh.