Eureka Machine
Interactive kiosk that prints heritage prompts
Inspired by a 1930s donations box from the Bart’s Heritage collections, the Eureka Machine is designed to encourage people to take a sideways look at Barts North Wing and Hogarth Stairs.
On the top surface of the machine there are two copper hand prints that invite you to place your hands on them. The dial then spins and delivers patients, staff and general visitors a printed prompt. These short, novel tasks are designed to allow different perspectives on the rich heritage of the site, a 900+ year old hospital in the city of London.
The North Wing was built in the 1730s when the hospital was redesigned by the architect James Gibb. Gibb was trained in Rome and designed the new buildings in a classical style. He built four blocks around a courtyard (now called The Square), which provides a secluded and quiet space. The North Wing and Hogarth Stairs have recently been conserved, repaired and restored and are now open to the general public. It’s free to visit with no booking required.
Every Monday and Tuesday and the first Sunday of every month: 10am - 4pm
Client
Collaborators
Fabrication
Aron Duckworth
Creative tech
Barney Livingston
Date
October 2024 - ongoing
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