LifeObject is an architectural interpretation of a natural structure where engineered, industrial materials stand in for nature’s readymade resources. In the bird’s nest twigs are arranged carefully to form a resilient, lightweight and robust structure. Through humanly engineered fibre composites, which are embedded with design approaches and performative capabilities derived from nature, we have created a lightweight, resilient structure. Relying on the composite’s fabric materiality, we transpose the variety, lightness, and functionality of the nest’s twigs into the world of design. LifeObject is an experiment with alternative design and fabrication processes in FRP. Fabric materiality is embedded in the process, enhancing the textile’s attributes and incorporating biologically inspired design methods into the process. Integrating textile-related techniques of form-making and material construction from the world of garment making, as well as from the architectural form finding discipline, it illustrates a novel approach to FRP and architecture.
Relying on fibres, as opposed to the more standard practice of relying on moulds, allows for sustainable variation and local differentiation. Fabric manipulation, self organisation and resilience, as core assets of textiles, are reflected in the LifeObject, by virtue of its embedded fabric materiality.
When: 2016
Where: Exhibition catalogue, Israeli pavilon, 15th Venice
FRP Twigs
Embedding Fabric Materiality
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Architect by profession,
interdisciplinary designer by heart
Arielle Blonder