Excited to highlight the research of Ali Farajmandi @ferjii , a recent Master of Advanced Architectural Design in Digital Craft graduate from CCA @cca_arch_div, in collaboration with Professor Negar Kalantar @negarkalantar at Autodesk Technology Center in San Francisco as part of the DCL Academic Alliance with the Autodesk Technology Centers.
Ali’s project, “Parametric Biomimicry,” delves into the fascinating geometry of spiral seashells, transforming these natural forms into intricate 3D models using computational design in Grasshopper.
Inspired by the unique layering process of mollusks, Ali employed advanced robotic fabrication techniques to bring these shells to life.
The Research Journey:
* Initial Phase: Studied the geometry of spiral seashells and developed detailed 3D models. (slides 2, 3, 5)
* Robotic Light Visualization: Designed a compact LED spotlight tool for the robot, capturing its movements with long-exposure photography to create mesmerizing luminous patterns. (slides 1, 4, 6)
* Collaborative Robotic 3D Printing: Utilized a static printing nozzle with a moving bed, controlled by a 6-axis robotic arm, to replicate the geometry of the spiral seashells, showcasing the potential of non-planar 3D printing in architectural design. (slides 7, 8)
* Meeting Dr. Alain Goriely: Mathematician from Oxford University, whose research paper laid the foundation of this project. (slide 9)
* Presentation: Presented the project to the Autodesk and CCA community at Autodesk Technology Center (Pier 9). (slide 10)
This project highlights the potential of non-planar 3D printing in creating complex, scaffold-free structures that optimize efficiency and aesthetics.
NEGAR KALANTAR 