3D transformation
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about 3D transformation
Project • By SpaceInvader • Pavilions
Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion
SpaceInvader has led a local Manchester creative team on a scheme to redesign the city’s Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion for client L&G Asset Management, evolving the original 2002 structure, installed as part of the city’s preparations for hosting of The Commonwealth Games, following local issues and feedback.
“The Pavilion at Piccadilly Gardens has divided public opinion in the city ever since it was installed” John Williams, Founder of SpaceInvader explained, “with some perceiving it to be monolithic and unfriendly. It’s also unfortunately attracted anti-social behaviour because its lack of permeability blocks visual surveillance by the police force.”
Jody Hartley
The new treatment f... More
Project • By Kokon Architecture • Apartments
Hendrik Baskeweg
A world premiere for Kokon Architecture & Urban Design, Helder Vastgoed and Bruil: in January 2022, the upgrading of two dated apartment buildings in Den Helder, the Netherlands, started by means of 3D printed concrete balconies and widened galleries. The project will be carried out while apartments remain inhabited. Worldwide, this is the largest project to date in the field of 3D concrete printing and the first time that the technique will be applied this way. The transformation will extend the life span of the buildings by 50 years.
For Helder Vastgoed, it became clear that the existing structures of the two outdated apartment buildings were adequate enough to prevent demolition. Instead, the dull complexes are being enlivened accor... More