Flexo InForm Lub Tsev Sib Dhos by M Veizaga, L Gronda and M Chiarella is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Kev Tsim Tawm, Kev Siv Algorithm, Parametric thiab AI Pab Tsim Competition Category.
KubKev Tsim Tawm· 2021
Flexo InForm Lub Tsev Sib Dhos
by M Veizaga, L Gronda and M Chiarella
Client: Rilab
A' Design Award Kub Winner in Kev Tsim Tawm Category
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The Design
About Flexo InForm Lub Tsev Sib Dhos
Flexo InForm yog ib lub tsev sib dhos uas tsim los ntawm cov txheej txheem tsim tshiab uas tsom mus rau kev ua haujlwm ntawm geometric-material. Cov txheej txheem no pib nrog parametric discretization ntawm ib qho complex geometry uas tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm kev sib khi ntawm cov fiber ntuj tsim uas yog tus yam ntxwv ntawm cheeb tsam Argentine Littoral. Cov simulation algorithms siv active bending cwj pwm ua ib qho cuab yeej tsim rau cov qauv uas raws lawv cov geometry ntawm elastic deformation ntawm cov laminar elements. Qhov tshwm sim yog ib lub pavilion uas tus nqi qis, mono-material, muaj peev xwm txhawb nqa tus kheej, hloov tau raws li txhua hom toj roob hauv pes, qhov hnyav qis thiab sib dhos tau sai.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Kub
Flexo InForm Lub Tsev Sib Dhos yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Flexo InForm Lub Tsev Sib Dhos xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Flexo InForm Lub Tsev Sib Dhos ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Flexo InForm is an Assembly Pavilion prototype derived from an experimental exercise in search of innovative design processes oriented to geometric-material performance. In our case, the active bending behavior is used as a design tool applied to structures that base their geometry on the elastic deformation of laminar elements. The algorithm developed improves the operational relationship between optimization and discretization processes of complex geometries; and a new structural performance
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Geometric simulation algorithms and physical evaluation of double curvature woven spatial structure with multidirectional resistance. Manufacture by CNC routter of 3mm multilaminated wooden plates. Linear assembly of fragmented belts using wing nut screws.
- Tags
- assembly pavilion, performance, parametric design, digital materiality
- Production Technology
- The process developed begins with the parametric discretization of a complex geometry built with 3mm multi laminated Guatambu wooden plates. The resulting flat tapes are flexed using a physical simulation algorithm to obtain a self-forming structural envelope which is then calibrated and unfolded to allow fabrication with CNC tools. The simple assembly of non-serialized components is carried out on site in three stages. Staking and organization of the tapes, joining the components and lifting the laminar envelope ending with instrumentation and bending adjustments for self-shaping of the self-supporting structure.
- Design Challenge
- The tradition in the calculation of structures is to limit the amount of bending in efforts to simplify the typological behavior of a system. Our proposal is to take advantage of the bending of a material to create complex and extremely light designs, achieving greater structural rigidity. For this challenge, it is necessary to create algorithms that control the admissible ranges, optimizing the geometric-material performance. Active bending is our design tool for creating self-supporting structures with complex geometries.
- Research
- Flexo InForm is an Assembly Pavilion prototype derived from an experimental exercise in search of innovative design processes oriented to geometric-material performance. Physical evaluation and simulation algorithms use active bending behavior as a design tool applied to structures that base their geometry on the elastic deformation of laminar elements. The result is a low-cost mono-material pavilion; self-supporting; adaptable to any terrain topography (due to its tripartite support base and its structural dynamics); low weight and fast assembly. It is an Ecological, Reusable, Recyclable and Sustainable pavilion
- Inspiration
- The process developed begins with the parametric discretization of a complex geometry inspired by the weaving of natural fibers (wicker and rush) typical of the Argentine Littoral region. Its research objective is the creation of an innovative design process based on the generation of algorithms oriented to the performance of geometric materials.
- Project Duration
- Flexo InForm was assembled in 2 hours and was available for 1 month for outdoor activities of students and professors of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the National University of the Littoral (FADU-UNL, Santa Fe Argentina).
- Operation Flow
- The final shape of the Pavilion is just one of the many possible variations of the algorithm created. A range of pre-designed variables allows contextual adaptation of families of possible solutions. Discretization of complex geometries and CNC manufacturing enables simple and fast assembly of non-serial components by inexperienced users. The low weight of the structure allows mobility in a close radius and the flat belt assembly system and little packaging volume, guarantees its transportability over long distances.
- Patents
- MV-LG-MCh
- Team Members
- Martín VEIZAGA
Luciana GRONDA
Mauro CHIARELLA - Image Credits
- Mauro CHIARELLA
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