為了激發兒童對科學的興趣，這個「三條腿」的建築誕生了！

設計 03-25

自2009年開放以來，細胞研究中心（CotC）一直致力於鼓勵啟發兒童對科學興趣和接受高等教育。由於空間不足，CotC建在了大學 Blizard 研究所的生物醫學大樓里。

Text description provided by the architects. Since opening in 2009 Centre of the Cell (CotC) has been doing remarkable work encouraging local school children to study science and enter higher education. With insufficient space CotC had to present their science shows in whichever room was free in the University campus.

「神經元艙（Neuron Pod）」提供了非常需要的專用空間，光線充足，可以用來舉辦會議、展映、工坊或者科學實驗。Neuron Pod允許CotC擴展其範圍，為成人和六年級學生提供課程。

QMUL認識到Blizard研究所鼓舞人心的建築價值，從而設計了「神經元艙（Neuron Pod）」方案，建造它的目的是為了激發下一代人對科學和醫學的興趣。

Neuron Pod provides much needed dedicated space and breathes light into a mews which was always intended to house pavilions, sculptures and events. Neuron Pod allows CotC to expand their scope, offering sessions for adults and sixth form students. QMUL recognised the value of the inspiring architecture in the Blizard Institute and commissioned more in the form of Neuron Pod. Neuron Pod was specifically designed to intrigue and inspire the next generation of scientists.

aLL Design的首席董事Will Alsop將繼續Blizard研究所現有的三個艙的設計，將新艙放在Neuron Cell上。

根據美學，功能，可建造性和成本，通過多次試驗開發而成的建築保持了一種美麗的生命力。

aLL Design』s Principal Director the Late Will Alsop RA OBE continued the design rational from the three existing pods in the Blizard Institute basing the new pod on a Neuron Cell. Developed through several versions according to aesthetics, functionality, buildability and cost the resulting building has maintained a beautifully alive feeling.

「神經元艙」與主建築的連接處以及它的三條「腿」都是被拉長的結構，行人可以從它下方正常通過。進入Blizard 研究所時，當您爬樓梯到一樓時，仍然可以看到Neuron Pod。通過Blizard Institutes空中走道，您可以進入Neuron的入口。

Approaching Neuron Pod from its fibre optic clad north facade you walk under its great belly sweeping above you, rising from three legs. On entering the Blizard Institute Neuron Pod is still visible as you climb the stairs to the first floor. Through the Blizard Institutes aerial walkway you approach the entrance of Neuron

通過將Neuron Pod放置在可公開訪問的空間中，它可以讓人們一瞥Blizard研究所引人注目的內部中庭。這些是在模仿神經元細胞與其它細胞連接時的形態；而那些發光的「毛髮」，則表示的是神經元細胞發出的「樹突」，長長發光的羽毛在微風中輕輕搖曳，耐候鋼材質久而會有可以發光的的細絲，回應Neuron Pods獨特的幾何形體和小氣候。

By locating Neuron Pod in the publicly accessible mews it offers a glimpse of the Blizard Institute』s striking internal atrium to the general public. As you turn the corner of Newark Street Neuron Pod leans out of the mews, its fibre optic 『dendrites』 swaying and pulsing hinting at complex life at all its scales from cell to organism. The weathering steel facade is still in the process of developing its rusted patina, currently sporting mackerel stripes, responding to Neuron Pods unique geometry and microclimate.

研究中心有玻璃外牆，進入其中之後，能看到半空中懸著幾個「艙」，完成了艙的180度、多層次的軌道運行。踏入Neuron Pods入口隧道，可以看到原始鋼材和焊接痕迹，從而深入了解結構的工程設計。穿過黑暗的隧道，進入Neuron Pod，它的洞穴像牆壁一樣上升到一個高度不規則拱頂，其中聚集著以小膠質細胞為基礎形成的不鏽鋼模板。

Pod from the south, visible through the shifting light of coloured glass panels, completing a 180 degree, multi-level orbit of the pod. Stepping into Neuron Pods entrance tunnel the raw steel structure and welding marks are on view, giving an insight into the engineering of the structure. Through the dark tunnel you emerge into Neuron Pod, its cave like walls rising into a high irregular vault within which swarm stainless steel forms based on microglia cells.

81％的Tower Hamlets小學和100％的Tower Hamlets中學參加了CotC的活動。新的Neuron Pod將有助於擴展Tower Hamlets的更多年輕人以及更廣泛的人口參與，其目標是在未來2 - 3年內將遊客人數增加30％。

Neuron Pod的設計利用創造力來激發對科學的興趣，就像最初的細胞中心一樣，這是傳遞包容信息的內在要素。該神經元艙於2019年2月迎來了第一批訪客，以獲得好評。迄今為止收到的都是積極反饋。

81% of Tower Hamlets primary schools and 100% of Tower Hamlets secondary schools have taken part in CotC』s activities. The new Neuron Pod will be instrumental in widening this participation to more young people in Tower Hamlets along with the wider population with targets set to increase visitor numbers by 30% in the next 2-3 years. The design of Neuron Pod uses creativity to stimulate interest in hard science and, as with the original Centre of the Cell Embryo this is intrinsic to conveying of the message of inclusion. The pod welcomed its first school visitors in February 2019 to rave reviews. All feedback received to date has been overwhelmingly positive.

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