TLC Co-creation spaces: reserve, inspire and co-create!

Are you looking for an inspiring place to work collaboratively in education? A free space where you can think creatively, brainstorm and develop innovative educational solutions? And are you looking for a break from your familiar workplace and faculty?

Book a co-creation space at TLC Central free of charge

Use of co-creation spaces is offered to all academic and support staff from UvA to work on education. There are three co-creation spaces available. Those spaces offer the opportunity for inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary collaboration. In this, meeting at a physical location plays a crucial role.

4 pillars

In providing the co-creation spaces, TLC Central aims to operate on the foundation of these four pillars:

  • Education: Working together on education.
  • Interdisciplinarity: Reaping the benefits of different areas of expertise in co-creation.
  • Reciprocity: At TLC, we are committed to knowledge sharing. We want to spread the knowledge that exists within small connections. We ask the same of you. Are you working on something that interests others within the UvA, outside your team or faculty? Leave your details and we will be happy to facilitate that. Or share with us the most important conclusion of your working session.
  • Meetings: We believe in coincidental valuable encounters. Feel free to walk into our office. Or have a coffee with someone from another co-creation space during a break.

Practical information

Bookings

You can book the co-creation spaces for a morning session from 9am to 1pm or an afternoon session from 1pm to 5pm. It does not matter whether you want to use the whole part of the day or only need 2 hours. Bookings can be made up to 48 hours in advance.

Last-minute bookings

From 48 hours in advance, you can book TLC’s co-creation spaces by the hour instead of by half-day. For these last-minute bookings, you can even plan meetings not related to education. Please note that we do not offer additional catering for last-minute reservations. Coffee and tea are provided as standard.

Book a co-creation space at TLC Central free of charge

Location and accessibility

Unfortunately, the co-creation spaces are not accessible to wheelchairs because there is no lift in the building.

The co-creation spaces are located at TLC Centraal at Handboogstraat 2 next to the Spui. You’ll find the co-creation spaces on the first floor, on your left flank.

Adress:
Handboogstraat 2, 1012 XM Amsterdam

Accessibility Public transport:
Tram 2 or 12 stop Koningsplein
Tram 4, 14 or 24 stop Rokin
Metro line 52 stop Rokin

View the co-creation spaces

Co-creation space Create

Welcome to the Create Room! A colourful space suitable for brainstorming sessions, creating innovative educational solutions or other creative work forms. There is a large consultation table, as well as a cosy seating area for two people to discuss or exchange ideas in peace.

This co-creation space is located as the first room on your right from the (left) entrance.

Capacity:
Around 6 people

Facilities available:

  • Screen
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Pens, markers, post-its
  • Flipchart
  • Cupboard with objects (blocks etc.) for use during creative work form

Co-creation space Share

Welcome to the Share Room! This space is an ideal place to present and subsequently work together. With a spacious table for 8 and a cosy sofa for 2-3 people, there is plenty of space to exchange thoughts. Be inspired by the art in the room and the ideas of others. This venue is perfect for interactive forms of work and offers plenty of space for movement.

This co-creation space is located as the second room on your left from the (left) entrance.

Capacity:
Around 8 people

Facilities available:

  • Screen
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Pens, markers, post-its
  • Flipchart

 

Co-creation space Social

Welcome to the Social Room! This is an ideal place to present and work together. In the centre of the space is a large table with room for 8 chairs. Furthermore, there are two smaller seating areas and a large screen. If you want to get together with a larger group, the Social Room has the space and extra chairs for it!

This co-creation space is located across from the (right) entrance.

Capacity:
Around 12 people

Facilities available:

  • Screen
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Pens, markers, post-its
  • Flipchart
  • (Do you need more seats? No worries! There are lots of extra chairs available. There are also moveable tables. This allows you to easily adapt the space to your own needs.)

 

Do you have an idea on how we can make the Social Room even better?
If so, we would love to hear from you! Let us know by sending an e-mail to tlc@uva.nl.

FAQ

To whom are the spaces available?

To all academic and support staff from UvA to work on education.

What happens after booking?

You will receive a confirmation e-mail containing additional information. In this e-mail, you will find a link to easily change or cancel your booking.

If you have specified additional catering requirements, we will contact you.

One day before your booking, you will automatically receive a reminder by e-mail.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Yes, you can. Please note that you may be charged for additional catering if you cancel shortly beforehand.

How do I cancel?

In the confirmation e-mail you will find the ‘reschedule’ button. This button allows you to change or cancel the reservation. Or send an e-mail to tlc@uva.nl.

Can you book a series of appointments?

Yes, you certainly can! Please send an email to tlc@uva.nl. Please indicate in the subject that it concerns booking a co-creation space.

How much does it cost to book a co-creation space?

Free of charge!

TLC Central offers the co-creation spaces free of charge. However, we do work on the basis of reciprocity. And that starts small. You can have TLC join your project, or you can share the conclusion of your working session with us so that we stay on top of the latest educational developments at the UvA. We also offer you a stage to present your project during one of our knowledge-sharing sessions.

Can I book the spaces for a unique activity or idea?

Of course! We are happy to assist you.

Contact us at tlc@uva.nl. Please indicate in the subject that it concerns booking a co-creation space.

What are the basic facilities provided in the co-creation spaces?

Each room is equipped with a screen, flipchart, pens, markers and post-its. There is also a coffee machine, kettle and a selection of tea flavours.