After over a decade of active research, the University of Stuttgart debuts its project — a spiky recycled pavilion. Dubbed the 'ICD Aggregate Pavilion 2018,' the structure boasts an overwhelming amount of consciously sourced plastic spiked stars — over 120,000 to be exact. It was created by "a custom-built, cable-driven parallel robot."
The dimensions of the recycled pavilion are three meters in height and seven meters in length. The creation is incredibly complex and it truly challenges the architectural discipline. Students and faculty that took part in the curation of this work looked into "applying lessons from large granular masses found in nature to architecture." As a result, the impressive recycled pavilion is held together "by contact force." That is, the structure is supporting itself and each element is "bonded only by friction."
Spiky Recycled Pavilion Structures
The University of Stuttgart Challenges Architectural Boundaries
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Architecture - The use of consciously sourced and recycled materials in architectural projects presents opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly design approaches.
2. Custom-built Robotics - Incorporating custom-built, cable-driven parallel robots in construction processes allows for more efficient and complex architectural structures.
3. Nature-inspired Design - Applying lessons from natural granular masses to architecture opens up possibilities for innovative and aesthetically unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can embrace the trend of recycled architecture to promote sustainable building practices and reduce waste.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry can explore opportunities in custom-built cable-driven parallel robots for applications in construction and other industries.
3. Design and Architecture - The design and architecture industry can adopt nature-inspired design principles to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious structures.