‘Digital Grotesque’ is an Impressively Massive Sculpture
Sarah Dos Santos — September 25, 2013 — Art & Design
References: digital-grotesque & beautifuldecay
Artists are raising the bar on the standards of creativity and in the realm of 3D printing, ‘Digital Grotesque’ is top notch creative project. Created by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger, the project is actually the world’s first 3D printed room.
The structure’s 260 million surfaces were designed through a computer and printed in sections to eventually bind together. The enclosure measures 16 feet and weighs an incredible 11 tons. Now that’s a serious accomplishment for a printer!
The ‘Digital Grotesque’ project is compelling and inspiring. With feats like this it is easy to imagine the many ways this technology could improve research methods, archaeological recreation, and artistic designing endeavors in the future. According to its website, “additive manufacturing heralds a revolution in fabrication for design.”
With all the great detail and multiple dimensions, it is truly a surprise that it all came out of a 3-Dimensional printer.
The structure’s 260 million surfaces were designed through a computer and printed in sections to eventually bind together. The enclosure measures 16 feet and weighs an incredible 11 tons. Now that’s a serious accomplishment for a printer!
The ‘Digital Grotesque’ project is compelling and inspiring. With feats like this it is easy to imagine the many ways this technology could improve research methods, archaeological recreation, and artistic designing endeavors in the future. According to its website, “additive manufacturing heralds a revolution in fabrication for design.”
With all the great detail and multiple dimensions, it is truly a surprise that it all came out of a 3-Dimensional printer.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Architecture - The 'Digital Grotesque' project showcases the potential for 3D printing to be used in large scale architectural projects.
2. Additive Manufacturing in Art - The intricacies of the 'Digital Grotesque' project demonstrate how 3D printing can be used to push the boundaries of creative expression.
3. Complex 3D Printing - The unprecedented level of detail in the 3D printing of the 'Digital Grotesque' room highlights the potential for complex additive manufacturing in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - 3D printing can disrupt the architecture industry by allowing for the creation of highly complex and detailed structures, as demonstrated in the 'Digital Grotesque' project.
2. Art - Additive manufacturing can revolutionize the art world, as demonstrated by the intricate and awe-inspiring 'Digital Grotesque' project.
3. Research and Design - The advanced capabilities of 3D printing, as showcased in the 'Digital Grotesque' project, can improve research methods and aid in the design of new products and prototypes.
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