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Reciprocalshell Model
While the full-scale shell is prepared for its return on a permanent location, we are working on a 1m sized model (Scale 1:15). The polygonal parts have been 3D printed using the FDM method and white PLA material. The completed model will be shown at the kickoff event for our new tech transfer center TTZ…
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Reciprocalshell II
A new research demonstrator was just completed for our computationally designed and fabricated, material-saving lightweight timber gridshell system. The new prototype was made possible by Stadtsparkasse Augsburg, who invited us to design a structure for their annual #stadtgewaechs summer event. This event promotes sustainability in the heart of the city of Augsburg, which allowed us…
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Book Chapter
We have proudly contributed the chapter “Digital Tools for Challenging Resources” to the book “Architecture and Design for Industry 4.0”, published by Springer International Publishing Architecture and Design for Industry 4.0 Theory and PracticeMaurizio Barberio, Micaela Colella, Angelo Figliola, Alessandra Battisti (Herausgeber) Buch | Hardcover2023 | 1st ed. 2024Springer International Publishing (Verlag)978-3-031-36921-6 (ISBN)
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Reciprocalshell Demonstrator Construction started
After completing our first reciprocalshell demonstrator in December 2022 in collaboration with Chalmers University, a second demonstrator was planned for a central location in the city of Augsburg. While the first demonstrator was built with a span of 7 meters, the second demonstrator is planned with a span of 15 meters. While the production and…
