Installed at the heart of the beautifully renovated Schouwburg Kortrijk building, COCON is a fully autonomous sensory rest area. Designed as a welcoming refuge, the installation allows visitors to step away for a moment, catch their breath, and find calm before, during, or after a performance. 

Rethinking cultural accessibility means questioning the ableist norms that govern our public spaces. Access to culture should never require conforming to a single rhythm or enduring sensory overload. True inclusion demands recognizing the value of every body, every mind, and every pace of presence. 

By honoring the need to slow down and listen to one's own needs, COCON turns rest into an essential component of the cultural experience rather than a concession.