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Using an array of programs available for public use, a group of young architects called ADAPt have designed and realized a unique free-form brick structure in Iran. The complexity of the structure is broken down into several layers and elements, all guided by the analysis and output of their digital toolbox. This iteration, titled “FaBRICKate” is the first in what is intended to be a series of investigations of this contemporary design method.  

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The FaBRICKate was developed primarily in the McNeel’s Rhinoceros, using a plugin called RhinoVault which enables “funicular form-finding.” RhinoVault works with structures that operate only in compression, and provides organic objects with real-world structural stability. It was developed by the BLOCK Research Group at ETH Zurich and is available for free download here.

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The ADAPt team began with a plan and used RhinoVault to generate the 3D form. As the form was investigated, the team came closer and closer to reaching a vertical and horizontal equilibrium in the forces acting on the vault, and after 1410 iterations they hit the sweet spot. By applying the analysis of additional software, they were able to reinforce their original data and produce an extremely stable and visually interesting object.

Both Karamba and Grasshopper were then employed to simulate wind force and material properties, to ensure the effectiveness of the vault in real-world conditions. Two waffle grids – one as an overall grid, and a second, smaller one to help define the areas with more differentiation in their curvature – were applied to the structure as a series of steel rods. 

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Five different brick patterns were utilized in the design to maximize the flexibility of this traditionally linear material. By laying different sized bricks in different ways, it resulted in an interesting surface pattern.

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For more information, including some videos of the FaBRICKate in action, head over to their Instagram. 

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• Architects: OVO Grabczewscy Architekci
• Location: Szyce, Poland
• Area: 4172.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Tomasz Zakrzewski / archifolio, Grabczewscy Architekci

• Authors: OVO Grąbczewscy Architects / Barbara Grąbczewska, Oskar Grąbczewski
• Project Team: Agnieszka Krzysztonek, Magdalena Kaiser
• General Contractor: Skanska SA OBO / Krakow
• Investor: Community of Wielka Wies
• Site Surface: 16076 sqm

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From the architect. The idea behind the project was the creation of the Centre of Administration as the complex of buildings that are a symbolic gateway to Wielka Wies village. Moreover we wanted to create the first public space in the whole village – a space designed for residents, visitors, tourists, adults and children.

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Centre of Administration in Wielka Wieś is the seat of the Mayor and the Municipal Council, the registry office, the library, the Municipal Department of Infrastructure and in the commercial part there is a bank, a pharmacy, a restaurant, pastry shop, flower shop and offices for rent.

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The project was selected in a nationwide open competition. We proposed rhythmical composition consisting of the enclosed volumes and glazed or completely open spaces – halls and green spaces. All components are parallel to the ridge system of existing buildings in the neighborhood, they refer also to the shape of fields adjacent to the Centre area.

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Diagonal formation of the entrance façade opens designed the band in the direction of the national road Cracow Olkusz 94 while respecting the historic building parallel to the road and made kept the existing trees, which are an important element of urban composition.

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The resulting large entrance plaza is called Community Square. It is to be a place of celebrations, events and daily recreation, and provide appropriate foreground for the team designed buildings. The square obelisk inspired by the emblem of the municipality, a fountain and additional landscaping elements.

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We proposed a solution square as a platform covered with a clear cube, leaving a small green fields around the preserved old trees. Entrances to the building are highlighted by streaks of black cubes floors.

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The different character of the two spaces are intimate courtyards created by the wings of stone buildings and entrance halls. Lit from the south, there are gardens full of greenery: shrubs, grasses, flowers. They will be a place of rest and tranquility for both the visitor center, as well as to employees and members of the Office and service building.

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Covered porches input to provide a smooth transition from the outside to the inside, you can shelter under them from rain, snow or excessive sun.On the north side of the road inside it provides a place for development of the following public buildings or services.

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In the future, the proposed system will complete a harmonious composition, which is formed by the Centre, together with the neighboring buildings, hotel and resort social assistance.

Modern, simple design team center is a clear sign – distinguishing its function and meaning, and the materials used – characteristic Jurrasic stone – crushed limestone and wood allow for a visual analogy to the historic ramparts, towers, castles – structures constituting the dominant or significant spatial accents in this area.

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We decided on the selection of broken limestone facades of two reasons – first, in relation both to the surrounding, historic buildings and limestone rock formations so typical in this area, named Jura (because it was formed in Jurassic period), and secondly because of its excellent aesthetic qualities and performance (durability, natural self-cleaning) .

The stone facades are pierced by window openings of the same height, single or double width depending on the size and functional demands of the rooms. The construction of the windows, as well as glass porticoes is made from bleached timber.

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Foster + Partners has broken ground on the new headquarters for Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Located on the urban fringe of Copenhagen in Kastrup, the 39,000-square-meter project occupies a waterfront site along the Øresund crossing between Copenhagen and Malmö near the Copenhagen International Airport. 

With this location and neighborhood of predominantly low-rise development, the new company offices will feature expansive views towards Malmö and the Swedish coast, where the company was founded.

A large stone plinth supports the “lightweight” glass buildings, which appears to float above. This plinth additionally will serve as the first line of defense against floods, and is integrated with street furniture and landscape elements.

We wanted to create a very strong base that directly connects to and celebrates this unique waterside location and lifts the building above that level – so that there are uninterrupted views from the ground floor to the strait and the surrounding harbor, said Grant Booker, who led the design of the building.

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Each of the six stacked floors of the building—as well as the roof canopy—cantilevers out farther than the last, creating self-shaded spaces on every level. This triangular shape is driven by the shape of the site, which is surrounded by water on all sides.

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The heart of the building is composed of a large internal atrium with panoramic views that houses an entrance lobby, café, break-out space, and catered conference facilities for social events.

The layout of the other interior spaces of the building was driven by studies of Ferring’s work methodologies. Offices and laboratories for quiet, individual work are situated on the edges of the building, where they can take advantage of the views and natural light. More collaborative meeting spaces are then located towards the center, overlooking the atrium.

Learn more about the project here.

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