The Ice Lab exhibition presented some of the most innovative and progressive examples of contemporary architecture in Antarctica. The first exhibition of its kind, it drew together projects that not only utilise cutting-edge technology and engineering, but equally considered aesthetics, sustainability and human needs in their ground-breaking designs for research stations.
Initiated by the British Council and curated by Arts Catalyst, the exhibition and publication features four international projects: Halley VI, UK (Hugh Brougton Architects) Princess Elizabeth, Belgium (International Polar Foundation), Bharati, India (bof architekten/IMS), Jang Bogo, South Korea (Space Group), and the Iceberg Living Station (MAP Architects) – a speculative design for a future research station to be entirely made from compacted snow.