Bioprinting
The project explored an unknown future of living surrounded by architectural elements made from sustainable biomaterials. The project contributed to the onging research project “Nanocellulose in architecture – esthetic applications through 3D printing”, led by prof. Malgorzata Zboinska from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology.
The design implementation of research findings through large scale application aimed to increase awareness and cultivate familiarity with bio fabrication in the architectural discipline, examining both the potential and issues that are raised by introducing new materials to an architectural context. The project will be presented at the 2022 ACADIA conference in Philadelphia.
Nanocellulose Membranes
Material tests exploring the potential to 3D print freeform nanocellulose membranes. The membranes were intended to act as light-filtering elements within an architectural context to affect the atmosphere of a space. Working with natural coloring additives, the material tests also explored the potential to achieve various aesthetic effects with the nanocellulose filament.
Re-Print
Material explorations regarding the suitability to restore wooden surfaces with nanocellulose hydrogel finishes.The chosen element for the investigation consisted of two pilasters and a wooden panel from Götiska Tornet in Stockholm, which were initially photogrammically scanned to generate a wooden replica to print upon.