Designed for the IAAC rooftop, this pavilion merges computational design with advanced robotic fabrication. The geometry originates in Grasshopper, where a basic mesh is transformed into an optimized vault using Kangaroo’s physics-based dynamic relaxation. A reciprocal frame pattern is then applied, translating the continuous shell into short, mutually supporting timber pieces.
Because every interlocking element demands unique compound cuts, fabrication is highly automated. A 6-axis robotic arm precisely positions, rotates, and feeds raw timber into a stationary electronic circular saw. This subtractive manufacturing approach ensures millimeter-perfect cuts, seamlessly bridging digital form-finding with physical reality.
