Digital Design Fabrication Group

A Physical Grammar

Research Project (2009)

A novel evolutionary system used for the production of tiles and blocks is explored in this project. Here computer programs generates information for physical construction as architectural models of double-curved walls built from unique masonry units. We present a series of computer programs and physical models as examples of straight and curved walls generated from an evolutionary system built for design.

Digitally Fabricated House for New Orleans

Exhibit/Research Project(2008)

On exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC as part of the Home Delivery Exhibit. This structure is composed of over 5000 CNC components held together by friction and a small amount of structural adhesive. The structure was on display June - Oct 2008.

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Shopbot Fabrication

Fabrication of Frieze

A Digitally Fabricated Plywood Cabin

Research Project (2005)

Addressed in these studies are ways to materialize designs with plywood products. Methods consider ways to calculate, cut and join components. This process allows for the construct of houses and furniture. Research objectives are focused on an integrated approach to design and manufacturing of houses with computers.

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Reconstructing Palladio

Research Project (1997-2001)

This long term project is focused on reconstruction of Andrea Palladio's (1508-1580) villas as computer models and 3D prints. The work starts from a construction grammar generated from an analysis of Palladio's existing villas. The grammar is used to design new villas or to reconstruct villas from Palladio's floor plan drawings.