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BlockWorks is a studio of 40 artists, designers and architects working within Minecraft to create custom content for gaming, media and education.

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How can journalism overcome firewalls and circumvent censorship? Minecraft 📖👾
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In 2020, Reporters Without Borders, @BlockWorks, @ddb_germany, and @madebymonks opened up the doors to The Uncensored Library, home to a plethora of censored articles from acclaimed journalists and easily accessible even in countries where almost all media is blocked.
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🏆 In just two weeks, we're announcing this year's Webby Nominees! In the meantime explore The Uncensored Library and other Webby-winning work at the link in our bio.
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#webbys #webbyawards #censorship #theuncensoredlibrary #reporterswithoutborders #pressfreedom #minecraft by @blockworks

Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion, is one of the highlights of our #Expo2020 Minecraft recreation. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, the building's 130-metre wide solar canopy and 18 energy trees will generate enough electricity each year to charge over 900,000 mobile phones!

#blockworks #minecraft #mcbuilds #Minecrafter #blocks #artwork #minecraftart #gaming by @blockworks

We've been working hard to create the first ever virtual expo for #Expo2020 in #Dubai. Our 1:1 recreation of the entire Expo site is available for free on the #Minecraft Marketplace, and as part of a learning kit with 9 lesson plans for Minecraft: Education Edition.

#blockworks #minecraft #mcbuilds #Minecrafter #blocks #artwork #minecraftart #gaming by @blockworks

6 months ago, The Uncensored Library opened. Since then, over 275,000 players from around the world have visited our virtual #Minecraft library to learn about press censorship. Today, we have organised a treasure hunt which will unlock a secret wing of the library on our server.

Visit today at visit.uncensoredlibrary.com on Minecraft Java Edition.

#buildabetterworld #blockworks #minecraft #uncensoredlibrary by @blockworks

On September 19th at 8PM EST, we're hosting a virtual concert in @Minecraft with singer-songwriter @itsruthb.
Hosted in our Minecraft STEM world, we need your STEM skills to help us complete the stage!
As of today, our STEM challenge world is live. Join play.shecanstem.com on Minecraft Java Edition to take part in our build challenges, and win a ticket to our virtual concert!
#DareToSTEM #ShecanSTEM #RuthB #Minecraft by @blockworks

We've partnered with @disclosure to bring their latest album, ENERGY, into #Minecraft!
Our Minecraft world is based on the album's artwork, and contains hidden tracks for you to discover and listen to.

Launching this Friday! Link in Bio to find out more by @blockworks

UCLCraft is now live! We are conducting an urban design research workshop in #Minecraft until Sunday with @bartlettarchucl. Any Minecrafters, urban designers and @UCL members are most welcome!

Come play some Minecraft and contribute to the research 🙂

Connect to play.uclcraft.com on Minecraft Java Edition (1.16) for more information! by @blockworks

Over 1.5 billion children around the world have been affected by school closures. @Minecraft have added a new Education category to the Minecraft Marketplace with free educational content that kids and parents can download and play at home. To help this effort, we have released 2 free maps which teach kids about sustainable energy use.

Lumen: City Challenge was built in collaboration with @kuleuven and EIT InnoEnergy, and teaches players about the challenges of sustainable city development.

Available for free now on the Minecraft Marketplace.

#blockworks #mcbuilds #blocks #Minerafter #minecrafters #artwork #minecraft #minecraftonly #minecraftart #gaming #edtech #edu #virtuallearning #minecraftedu #distancelearning #minecraftmarketplace by @blockworks

Over 1.5 billion children around the world have been affected by school closures. @Minecraft have added a new Education category to the Minecraft Marketplace with free educational content that kids and parents can download and play at home. To help this effort, we have released 2 free maps which teach kids about sustainable energy use.

Lumen: Power Challenge was built in collaboration with @kuleuven and EIT InnoEnergy, and teaches players about different energy sources.

Available for free now on the Minecraft Marketplace.

#blockworks #mcbuilds #blocks #Minerafter #minecrafters #artwork #minecraft #minecraftonly #minecraftart #gaming #edtech #edu #virtuallearning #minecraftedu #distancelearning #minecraftmarketplace by @blockworks

The Uncensored Library has 5 main wings, each of which contains censored articles from 5 different countries. Here is the Vietnam wing, containing articles written by Vietnamese human rights lawyer, Nguyen Van Dai. Nguyen was arrested in 2015 for 'conducting propoganda against the state'. #truthfindsaway

Visit www.uncensoredlibrary.com for more information.
#blockworks #mcbuilds #blocks #Minerafter #minecrafters #artwork #library #pressfreedom #minecraft #minecraftonly #minecraftart #gaming by @blockworks

Since opening its doors just two weeks ago, The Uncensored Library has been downloaded and visited over 65,000 times by Minecrafters from all over the world. Players have spent a combined total of 1 year and 4 months on our server, reading our censored articles and press freedom information on 180 countries.

#truthfindsaway

Visit www.uncensoredlibrary.com for more information.
#blockworks #mcbuilds #blocks #Minerafter #minecrafters #artwork #library #pressfreedom #minecraft #minecraftonly #minecraftart #gaming by @blockworks

The Uncensored Library contains over 200 books; 1 for each of the 180 countries in @rsfinternational World Press Freedom Index, as well as 24 books containing censored articles, some of which are illegal in certain countries.
Visit www.uncensoredlibrary.com for more information. #blockworks #mcbuilds #blocks #Minerafter #minecrafters #artwork #library #pressfreedom #minecraft #minecraftonly #minecraftart #gaming #truthfindsaway by @blockworks