Computational Prefabrication | Museum

This design project explores the possibilities of cross-influences and decision-making through a series of experiments with the construction method, structure efficiency, digital structure simulation tools, form-finding, and spatial qualities. Moreover, the studio aims to use pre-fabrication and modular production to bridge the design and fabrication processes better, reducing construction waste. Our team focuses on using a single surface to cast concrete to reduce the waste of conventional formworks, utilize spatial depth to increase the structural performance of concrete shells, and develop modular columns and slab systems to be quickly assembled on site.

Culture Center, New York City

SP 2023 | Structural Design Research Studio slab a-3 slab a-2 slab a-1

Basic column module routated for best stability

This project started by exploring structural-spatial topology potentials of traditional Post and Lintel structure, and arranging them into a matrix. Each of the topology is then assigned a program that benefits from its spatial quality. Once the basic structural language is determined, we then moved on to develop specific types according to their structural performance.

Post-tensioned floor system slab b-2 slab b-2 slab b-2 slab b-1 slab b-3 3m