Eggshell Pavilion: a reinforced concrete structure fabricated using robotically 3D printed formwork.

ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the design, fabrication, and assembly of the 'Eggshell Pavilion', a reinforced concrete structure fabricated using 3D printed thin shell formwork. Formworks for columns and slabs were printed from recycled plastic using a pellet extruder mounted to a robotic arm. The formworks were cast and demoulded, and the finished elements were assembled into a pavilion, showcasing the architectural potential of 3D printed formwork. The Eggshell Pavilion was designed and fabricated within the scope of a design studio at ETH Zurich. The structure was designed using a fully parametric design workflow that allowed for incorporating changes into the design until the fabrication. The pavilion consists of four columns and floor slabs. Each column and floor slab is reinforced with convent

SUBMITTER: Burger J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10374728 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature