Nøtel

Directed by Lawrence Lek

Nøtel explores the dark humour of automated hospitality and corporate aesthetics. Originally started as a series of audio-visual performances with electronic musician Kode9, the project has developed into physical manifestations. These contain a video-game realm—accessed through VR headsets, monitors, and game controllers—which revolves around the fictional Nøtel Corporation. This conglomerate embodies the concept of fully-automated hotels, with AI technology catering for every whim. Accompanied by the CEO’s voiceover, players explore the spaces of the Nøtel, encountering sprawling chambers, robotic servants, and ghostly holograms.