In the Design Lab, all Cluster members have the possibility to try their hand on the 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, and CAD workstations under the guidance of the (Workshop) Team. Here, the independent development and revision of models and prototypes from conception to execution are made tangible for the researchers. From a hammer to a programmable microchip with sensors, the Design Lab provides a fertile ground for trials and experiments while mediating between the various disciplines and projects. more

The Humboldt Lab in the Humboldt Forum presents research by the Berlin Clusters of Excellence, the Berlin University Alliance and other cutting-edge institutes and faculties at the Humboldt-Universität. It aims to become a living workshop of ideas where top-level research enters into a dialogue with the public on pressing issues of our time. The Cluster of Excellence »Matters of Activity« contributes to this discourse with a variety of exhibits, opening up diverse insights into its research projects. more

The Cluster's Sound Lab is a sound-insulated workplace with optimal room acoustics for audio recordings, audio editing, broadcasting and multimedia applications. more

The Cluster cooperates with the Tieranatomisches Theater (Veterinary Anatomy Theater), an exhibition space and stage for experimental forms of presentation and a laboratory for curatorial practices. more