Until recently Gaslab was home to TU/e innovation Space, but this past summer innoSpace relocated to the building opposite, Matrix. Gaslab, which for a year now has been used for educational purposes, fell vacant; plans for the building's future use are at a very early stage, says Lotte Kester of Real Estate Management. In the meantime (and in advance of Atlas coming online in early 2019, which will also offer plenty of study seats) Gaslab has been temporarily furnished with ‘pop-up study seats’.

In recent weeks the building has been made ready for this temporary use. The observant visitor will recognize the tables from the Auditorium, where they used to stand in the canteen. The chairs come from the Senate Room in the same building. On the ground floor and upstairs in Gaslab, this furniture has been used to create a total of 72 study seats, with power outlets.

Gaslab is open daily from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. In principle anyone can use the space (no booking needed), but initially at least the spaces on the ground floor are intended for group work, says Kester. The upper floor is better suited individuals working alone.

While silence is not a must, there are a few basic house rules, ranging from not eating and drinking to leaving the furniture (or putting it back) in its original arrangement. The first port of call for students with any questions about using the work spaces is the reception of the building next door, Helix.

At the request of the University Council an inventory was carried out last year of the total number of study seats on campus. These findings will be re-examined in the coming period, says Kester.