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Kirah Cahill
Project Summary
SOFTWARE AFFILIATES STATEMENT
Rhino3D, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, PrusaSlicer
University of Pennsylvania - ARCH 704 Research Design Studio
Professor Ali Rahim
The McLaren Headquarters in Dubai combines high-performance automotive design with a bold social mission. The building’s dynamic facade draws inspiration from the sleek curves of McLaren cars, embodying speed and precision while reflecting the luxury Dubai is known for. Inside, however, the structure serves a deeper purpose, covertly housing migrant construction workers. Concealed within the building’s walls is a comprehensive training center dedicated to car manufacturing, offering valuable skill-building programs and critical resources to save workers from exploitation and modern-day slaver y.
Industrial vents, echoing those found in McLaren vehicles, run throughout the building, channeling air into a large atrium that houses the showroom. These vents serve a dual function, contributing to the building’s aesthetic and providing a vital source of fresh air. The design cleverly integrates the famous perfumes of Dubai, infusing the showroom with a signature scent that elevates the sensory experience for visitors and workers alike.
In this fusion of luxury and humanitarian design, the McLaren Headquarters offers more than just a space for car displays—it provides a platform for dignity and skill development, blending cutting-edge architecture with a commitment to improving lives in a city defined by excess and social stratification.
3D Printed PLA Model
Fragments of Collage Modeled with NURBs
Collage Developed with a Latent Diffusion Model
Interlocking & Nesting Details
Back of Model
Self-Supported & Assembled without Adhesives
Perfume Diffusers
Solar-shading Envelope Layers
Bespoke Panelization Maximized Ventilation
Model Front View
Interior Passageways for Migrant Workers
Luxurious Car Showroom
Interior Passageways for Migrant Workers
Anti-Solar Gain Layered Building Envelope
Wireframe Facade
Wireframe Interior
Axonometric
SOFTWARE AFFILIATES
Rhino3D, Houdini, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator
University of Pennsylvania - ARCH 7323 Matter, Making, and Testing: Designing with the Next Generation of Precast Concrete
Professor Richard Garber
CNC Philly
1753 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Northeast Precast
4081 S Lincoln Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361
STATEMENT
Perlicrete is an insulated, precast architectural concrete panel design exhibiting a complementary combination of manual modeling techniques and algorithmic- or procedurally-based modeling techniques.
Specifically, this project’s smoothly curved ridges were modeled utilizing NURBs (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines), where each edge and surface was thoughtfully shaped and positioned by the designer, while the topography-like valley in the middle was created using mathematical functions such as perlin noise, where the overall pattern was crafted by a designer by changing certain input parameters but the specific shapes are determined algorithmically. Working procedurally is the future of design, since it offers many benefits from increased speed and workflow efficiency to highly detailed bespoke products. Perlicrete gives visual expression to these two design processes, fostering discussion of when and how these methods can be utilized.
Casting Process & Dried Precast Sandwich Panel
Formwork & First Layer Steel Reinforcement
First Concrete Pour, Insulation, & Second Layer Reinforcement
Tired Design Team with Panel for Scale
Facade Assembly & Aggregation of Panels to Building Facade
Proposed Facade Framing & Assembly
Proposed Building Facade
SOFTWARE AFFILIATES
STATEMENT
Rhino3D, ZBrush, Keyshot, PrusaSlicer, Photoshop, Illustrator
University of Pennsylvania - ARCH 7420 Function of Fashion in Arch. Professor Ezio Blasetti
Penn Charity Fashion Show Wharton School x Weitzman School of Design
Fashion is a realm where tradition and innovation often intersect, creating new aesthetics and pushing boundaries. This research project seeks to explore the ancient art of macramé knotting through a contemporary lens, leveraging computational methods, cutting-edge fabrication techniques and artificial intelligence to craft a bespoke, avant-garde dress. By merging traditional craftsmanship with digital fabrication, the project aims to redefine the possibilities of fashion design and create a novel design aesthetic.
The best qualities of macrame are its intricate beauty and accessibility. Macrame requires only basic fabric supplies such as cotton string, rope, or cord, and its key knotting techniques can be easily mastered at home by most people. Macrame also results in an iconic aesthetic of free flowing, fringed clothing. One resulting drawback of macrame, however, is that it can be very time consuming to fabricate entire garments with this technique because it requires manual labor. 3D printing, on the other hand, is performed almost entirely by machines and is a relatively fast and highly specific technique.
Detail Photograph of 3D Printed PLA Macrame
3D Printed Knot Design & Assembly
Knotting Technique
3D Printed Knot Form Analysis
Project Summary
SOFTWARE AFFILIATES
Rhino3D, Grasshopper, VRay, Photoshop, Illustrator
University of Pennsylvania - Digital Craftsmanship with Clay Printing Master of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Mahsa Masalegoo, Nicholas Sideropoulos, Shunta Moriuchi
Studio RAP
Scheepsbouwweg 8, K10, 3089 JW Rotterdam, Netherlands
Lucas ter Hall
Turner Construction
2001 Market St. #1200, Philadelphia PA 19103
ARI Robotics
33 Southgate St., Worcester, MA 01610
STATEMENT
A one-week intensive workshop where students are to construct a full-scale mockup of a greenwall, approximately 3’ x 3’. Students have access to the robotics laboratory, including industrial 6-axis robots for 3D printing with clay, and industry professionals from Studio RAP.
Early Concept Rendering
Fabrication Process Modules
Fabrication & Clay Prototype
3D Printed Clay Greenwall System
Elevation
SOFTWARE AFFILIATES STATEMENT
Houdini, Keyshot, Photoshop
DesignMorphine
Transmutation Logics V1.0 is a comprehensive webinar that will offer participants an unparalleled journey into the realm of procedural form finding using state-of-the-art digital design tools and software. This unique online tutorial is meticulously crafted to introduce and delve deep into the art and science of creating complex and intricate geometries. This session is tailored for computational designers of all levels and backgrounds--including architects, product designers, visual effects artists, animators, and any others who incorporate 3D modeling and rendering into their creative workflow. Participants will unlock the full potential of digital design tools and software, including SideFX Houdini, McNeel Rhinoceros, Keyshot, and Mantra. Using procedural form finding - a method that allows for the generation of complex forms and patterns through algorithms and rules set by the designer – participants will create a catalogue of beautiful artifacts and learn how to create immersive renderings and animations to showcase their designs.
Organic
Geometric Forms - VDB Method
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Kirah Cahill