International design studio Hassell and creative space platform to.org recently officially announced a new project that will use recycled plastics and 3D printing technology from the cutting-edge design brand Nagami to create avant-garde public pavilions.
With the environment facing huge challenges due to global warming, the project began with a meeting between Hassell Head of Design Xavier De Kestelier and Nagami founder Manuel Jimenez Garcia to set a precedent for creating a space that can adapt to extreme climates and promote awareness of Dialogue . on issues such as resource waste and sustainable conservation achieves an educational impact that stimulates reflection and resonance.
According to the simulated prototype, the main structure of the pavilion will consist of 24 different components and will be produced by innovative 3D printing. Thanks to the geometric freedom provided by the technology mentioned above, the pavilion can run with the minimum amount of energy without electricity, saving energy leading to another possibility for future design.
It is also worth noting that for colder regions, the pavilion will be hermetically sealed, with the outer fin design trapping snow for natural insulation (similar to how snow insulates an igloo); in warmer climates, overlapping fins will provide natural shading, passive cooling, cross-ventilation and water harvesting.
Xavier De Kestelier, Head of Design at Hassell, said in a statement: “This large-scale use of 3D printing for construction is very meaningful. Our aim is to create a pavilion that can run without electricity, while being able to Adapt to’ r local climate and leave as little carbon footprint as possible.”
The project is currently in development, and interested readers may wish to browse the preview image above to learn more.
