FOC Imagineering 4.Oct.2009
Working with Zelian and PlasticsEurope FOC Imagineering created a laser sintered scale model that explains the features of the development project. We wanted to bring the model to life by adding in people, furniture, cars and even light fittings. Going into this detail created a sense of fun and interest. The model is used by PlasticsEurope to promote sustainable housing development projects. The Scale for this 3d printed model is 1:90.
FOC Imagineering 30.Sep.2009
FOC Imagineering creates a unique scale model for Hootsmans architects. The assignment was to convert a chapel into a school building for the Communal Institution for Child Protection. The conversion comprised of twelve classrooms all of which are reversible and temporary.
The model was laser sintered in one go and mounted on a white base finished off with a clear display case, the scale for this model was 1:100.
‘It is wonderful having discovered the 3D printing process for the construction of our architectural models. In the case of our design for chapel De Zande, with its fragmented interior, Laser sintering made a marvellous model.’ -Hootsmans Architects READ ON
FOC Imagineering 17.Jun.2009
There are a few 3D printing processes, which are aimed to build very large structures such as buildings. Here are the first images of our tests with the D-Shape process. We have a lot of faith for the future of this technology and we wish Enrico Dini and his team all the best with perfecting their process. Here is a link to D-Shape.
FOC Imagineering 15.Jun.2009
Making interlocking structures with 3D printing, which could eventually have the smoothness of textiles, was the brain child from Jiri Evenhuis, at FOC 2000. Making simple flat pieces was technically relative easy already back then. However, automating bullet proof software for applying these structures on any double curved surfaces and then being able to also 3D print them, is a bit of a different story. Here are some development pictures of functional coding for complex surfaces.
Development partners in this project are:
Within and London College of Fashion.
Image courtesy Within
