2011/12/30 By rcd
Using digital intelligence to identify lines of principle stress in a structure. For the competition-winning design of the new Greenland National Gallery the RCD group developed a reinforced concrete slab solution that looked original and striking while also being more energy efficient than a conventional reinforced concrete flat slab. The engineering design was based on
2011/12/26 By rcd
Computational analysis optimises uniquely curved form D-Pod is a multi-use temporary grid shell structure. The architect’s original design (created using parametric software) posited each member as both curving and twisting. However, elements are often easier to fabricate if they are curved in one direction only. Connection detailing is also easier to standardise and therefore less
2011/12/26 By rcd
Volume packing and repulsion driven algorithm. The new town hall for Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a structure composed of 13 intersection boxes, the largest of which is a 60m tall tower comprising the main council chamber and 37m high lightweight glazed façade. A deep roof structure incorporating a staircase to take visitors to
2011/12/26 By rcd
Algorithm mimics natural selection to evolve optimal structure. The new town hall for Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a structure composed of 13 intersecting boxes, each of which cantilevers a considerable distance from inset columns at ground floor level. The side walls of each box are blank and therefore provided the opportunity to hide
2011/12/26 By rcd
Spectacular demountable travelling performance structure composed of lightweight steel members enclosed in an inflatable membrane In this unique project the client, digital film distributor Arts Alliance, wanted a lightweight, easily transportable venue to house its new performance of ID: Identity of the Soul on a worldwide tour. The brief required a structure that would meet
