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CES Projects 2018-19

This banner presents CES Projects from 2018-2019, highlighting two different design explorations. 1. On the left is a geometric, metallic framework that looks like a complex polyhedral structure, possibly representing architectural or structural experimentation with modular components or robotic assemblies. The lines and connections suggest a strong focus on computational design and parametric geometry. 2. On the right, there are six iterations of a red and yellow organic shape that resembles fluid surfaces or folded material. These forms appear digitally generated, with each one featuring slight variations in curvature, tension, and connection points. The designs suggest a focus on fabric-like deformation, computational fluid dynamics, or soft robotics. The banner showcases two contrasting approaches: one focusing on rigid, mechanical systems and the other on soft, organic form generation. Together, these projects emphasize CES’s commitment to exploring advanced digital fabrication techniques and computational design processes.

ACTUATED STRUCTURES

Our ongoing studies of morphing structures using linear actuators continues the use of software and electronics developed during the Amoeboid Sphere project to new morphologies such as the amoeboid torus, linear tetrahedral structures and others. Details of a low resolution ring and a linear prototype is shown.

wireframe geometric structure

[Credits]:

Principals: Che Wei Wang, Haresh Lalvani
CES Researcher: David Franck
Student Research Assistant: Abhishek Thakkar

SINGULARITY STRUCTURES

We continue our work on structures with a “singularity” where vertices coalesce towards the limit case of structures with one vertex. Eight examples of “pentagons with 2 vertices” are shown (top left) along with architectonic studies of two (bottom left). These provide a model case to index component parts in a systematic manner. A 5D coordinate system is presented for case with the planar version and its corresponding curved state. The higher-dimensional indexing has natural advantages in software-driven fabrication and robotic construction and assembly.

shell structure in many forms

[Credits]:

Principals: Haresh Lalvani, John Gulliford
CES Researcher: Robinson Strong
Student Research Assistant: Naini Bansa