At this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, the Croatian Pavilion is introducing what it calls "the world's largest and most complex 3D-printed installation," titled 'Cloud Pergola / The Architecture of Hospitality.'
True to its name, the installation offers a reflection on everything from hospitality and the environment to automation, as well as the role of modern architecture. Within the pavilion, there are intermingling parts, such as the Ephemeral Garden audio installation, a wall-based artwork called To Still the Eye by Vlatka Horvat and The Cloud Drawing, which was entirely 3D-printed in biodegradable plastic by robots.
As well as serving as a stunning work of art and a commentary on design, the remarkable installation created with 3D printing offers a look at the future of form.
Cloud-Like Printed Installations
The Cloud Pergola is a Large-Scale 3D-Printed Structure
Trend Themes
1. Cloud-like Installations - Opportunity for creating large-scale and complex 3D-printed structures that reflect on a range of themes and challenge traditional architecture.
2. Reflection on Hospitality - Exploration of how design and architecture can influence and enhance hospitality experiences, opening up avenues for innovation in the hospitality industry.
3. Sustainable 3D Printing - Utilizing biodegradable materials for 3D printing to create environmentally-friendly installations, providing an opportunity for sustainable design practices.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The use of large-scale 3D printing and innovative installations presents an opportunity for architects to push the boundaries of design and aesthetics.
2. Art - The intersection of art and technology through 3D printing opens up new avenues for artists to create unique and immersive installations.
3. Hospitality - Exploring innovative designs that integrate architecture into the hospitality industry, enhancing guest experiences and revolutionizing traditional hotel structures.