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philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

designer philipp aduatz, in collaboration with austrian manufacturer incremental3d, created a 3D printed furniture collection made with concrete in gradient tones. following a new technique, where dye is applied during the printing process directly into the nozzle, the concrete pieces are colored locally point by point and not globally, like before. as a result, workload, waste, and time delay are reduced, while unique vibrant furnishing is produced. 

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture collection
all images courtesy of paris tsitsos 

 

 

the collection by philipp aduatz and incremental3d includes two benches, a stool, a fauteuil and a large vase. through the application of a gradient and the exploration of possible shapes through an interactive working method, the designers developed a new approach to 3D concrete printing, making it possible to form very large and complex structures that showcase new aesthetic qualities.

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture collection

 

 

the collection draws influence and uses tools from subdivision modelling — a computer graphics technique that generates a surface by the representation of a coarser polygonal mesh using a recursive algorithmic method. when it comes to the gradient theme of the series, philipp aduatz mentions ‘for many years, I have been obsessed with the concept of a gradient which reflects elegance and harmony to me. I believe that the gradient is, in regards to the perception of the environment and its digital reflection, a fundamental design principle. it has a mathematical aesthetic and precision that I have always been admiring.’

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture collection

 

 

one significant challenge of the project, was the development of a suitable reinforcement technology to provide the load capacity for the designs. concrete is by its nature a material with very little tensile strength; therefore, it should be reinforced. in this case, a customized semi-automatic strategy was adopted, and high-performance steel was incorporated to support the required loads. the steel was incorporated seamlessly, resulting in a furnishing series that is durable, as well as aesthetically pleasing. 

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

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philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

philipp aduatz + incremental3d apply gradient tones to 3D printed concrete furniture series

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