ROAM

ROAM: a glimpse into the future and a place for inspiration. For two years, Academie Minerva has used this circular building as a meeting point on campus where art and sustainability converge.

Location

ROAM can be visited by appointment or during exhibitions at Zernikelaan 17, Groningen.

ROAM is a self-sustaining and circular pavilion on the Zernike Campus in Groningen, designed and built by students. It provides space for exhibitions, workspaces, and encounters, bringing together education, research, and the professional field. The building is constructed from recycled materials and is fully energy-neutral. ROAM showcases how sustainable innovation works in practice and invites visitors to explore, learn, and be inspired.

ROAM X Academie Minerva

Over the next two years, Academie Minerva will use ROAM as an inspiring meeting place on campus where art and sustainability come together. Here, bachelor's and master's students collaborate with researchers on various projects – from research on sustainable materials to experimental exhibitions and artist-in-residence programs. In addition, ROAM hosts lectures, discussions, and unexpected collaborations. This diverse programming demonstrates how art can contribute to innovative ideas for a sustainable future. ROAM invites the professional field, students, educational institutions, and businesses at Zernike Campus to observe, brainstorm, and be inspired.

What to expect from April onwards

Over the next two years, various programs will be hosted at ROAM by different courses, lecturers, and students. Starting in April, collaborations will include partnerships with the lectorate Art and Sustainability, the Research Centre Noorderruimte, the Research Centre Biobased Economy, the Frank Mohr Institute, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, ESKA, Industrial Product Design (IPO), Noorderpoort, Textile Hub, and many more. Keep an eye on the website and social media accounts of Academie Minerva, or sign up for the newsletter:

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