Space Shingles

The history of the Universal Joint, a rod connector for room structures, was shaped in the 20th century by architects such as Konrad Wachsmann, Richard Buckminster Fuller and Fritz Haller. With the advent of digital design and production methods, this has been the basis for new types of architecture since the beginning of the 21st century, such as Beijing International Airport by Foster and Partners or the Heydar Aliyev Centre by Zaha Hadid. In recent years, 3D printing technology has advanced to the point where it can be used to produce universal joints.

In cooperation with the University of Wismar, dMA has developed a 3D-printed panel connector. The workshop builds on this work and implements the results in an architectural demonstrator. In the first part of the 2-part workshop, the connectors are parametrically adapted to a design and the manufacturing data is generated. The second part focuses on the realisation with the 3D-printed connectors.

The course is suitable for students who already have first experiences in parametric design or digital manufacturing and are interested in the realisation of architecture.

Modules:

• MSc. Architektur und Städtebau:
  Prototypes

Lecturers:

• Philipp Mecke
• Prof. Mirco Becker

Schedule:

Further Information on stud.ip