Digitally fabricated brick wall is related with previous project Bricklaying freeform wall. Industrial robot arm is used for robotic assembly of MDF bricks. Position of brick is defined in parametric environment grasshopper and rotation of MDF bricks is determined by grayscale map. Grayscale values define rotation angles, providing the “image”.
Credits: Dr Bojan Tepavčević, Marko Jovanović, Dejan Mitov, Mirko Raković, Digital Design Center, FTN, University of Novi Sad
The Triangle pavilion combines tessellation design logic with friction fit connection system that does not need glue or mechanical fasteners. Pavilion form is geometricaly optimized via Evolute tools with greater influence of sphere packing algorithm in order to get torsion-free nodes and equilateral triangle look. On the other side connectors distributed at the mid-edge of the triangles provide hexagonal pattern on the overall shape. Additionally openings are distributed on such way to gradually provide vistas from enclosed space. Design is tested with scale model and prototype is expected to be realized at Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand on September 2015.
Test for full scale fabrication, UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Starting full scale fabrication, UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Credits: Bojan Tepavčević (design), Dejan Mitov (Model making), Digital Design Center, FTN, University of Novi Sad
In this project a novel methodology is proposed for digital workflow and fabrication of freeform shell structures made from foam materials utilizing robot hot-wire cutting tool. Methodology for design and fabrication of freeform foam structures may be utilized for fabrication of structural insulated panels for double-curved walls as well as for concrete cast molds.
More information about scientific research can be found in the article Robotic fabrication of freeform foam structures with quadrilateral and puzzle shaped panels.
Credits: Bojan Tepavčević, Marko Jovanović, Vesna Stojakovic, Digital Design Center, FTN, University of Novi Sad, Mirko Raković, Branislav Borovac, Chair of Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, FTN, University of Novi Sad
Hedgehog pavilion is experimental model designed for the Science Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia 2014. Structure uses folding design logic for shading panels in order to increase performative capacities in reference to both radiation protection and daylight utilization. Scale model is made with polystyrene sheet. Folded plates are created with 0.5mm thick sheet and glued to 4mm thick curved structural ribs. All elements are cutted and incised with CNC milling machine.
Credits: Bojan Tepavčević (design), Dejan Mitov (Model making), Digital Design Center, FTN, University of Novi Sad
Collaboration: Modelart arhitekti