DUS Architects' latest project is a community pavilion that encourages interaction among visitors. Consisting of crystallized and geometric elements, this structure is actually crafted out of 3D-printed facets.
While additive manufacturing techniques have been adapted by industrial and product designers, their use in the automotive industry is also on the rise -- think 3D-printed cars and even airline engines. Going further than portable shelters, DUS Architects takes 3D-printed design to new heights with its '3D Print Canal House' project.
The temporary structure is equipped with communal seating and is located in the heart of Amsterdam's Maritime island. While its crystallized elements stay true to DUS Architects' contemporary aesthetic, its undulating partitions are a subtle nod to the waves formed by the structure's nearby body of water.
Crystallized Community Pavilions
DUS Architects' Latest Project Boasts 3D-Printed Elements
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Architecture - The emerging trend of 3D-printed architecture creates an opportunity for businesses to develop their 3D printing capabilities further.
2. Additive Manufacturing - While additive manufacturing techniques have already been adopted in industrial and product design, there is an opportunity for the automotive industry to experiment with 3D-printed cars and airplane engines.
3. Innovative Structures - Creating innovative structures like DUS Architects' community pavilion creates an opportunity for companies to design unique buildings that encourage interaction and socialization among visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from adopting 3D printing techniques in building design, paving the way for sustainable, customizable and cost-effective structures that cater to consumer needs.
2. Design - Design companies can tap into the disruptive innovation of 3D printing and additive manufacturing, developing more unique, customizable, and intricate designs that foster engagement and interaction among visitors.
3. Tourism - In the tourism industry, innovative structures like DUS Architects' community pavilion can attract visitors looking for unique experiences and create new opportunities for businesses to offer socially engaging spaces that ultimately boost revenue.