It’s a “physics lab in a mechanical engineering ecosystem”, says ir. Alfons Bruekers about the Darcy Lab. In the planning phase, Bruekers was managing Director of both Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering, which largely explains the unusual location of the new TN lab. Bruekers feels it’s important the location of the Darcy Lab ends the traditional ‘single-building’ idea. “The departmental borders are no longer identical to those of the building. It fits the plans for Campus 2020, too: getting more done on a smaller campus.”

The Darcy Lab was names after French engineer Henry Darcy (1803-1858). Those who wish to attend the opening can check in at the Gemini restaurant on Thursday, February 6 at 3.50PM.