floe

The project explores the architectural implications of algorithmic design through robotic 3D fabrication. The translucent skin of the tower comprises seventy unique overlapping semi-clear polymer panels printed by robot.

Floe draws on the atmospheric effects of the Antarctic landscape to create a speculative architectural installation designed in response to a sound work by Philip Samartzis.

Project Credits

Melbourne, 2018

Design Team: Roland Snooks (Design Director), Charlie Boman, Sean Guy, Austynn MacHado, Venkatesh Natarajan, Gabriele Mirra.

Structural Engineering: Bollinger+Grohmann (Sascha Bohnenberger).

Sound Art: Philip Samartzis

Construction: RMIT University, School of Architecture and Urban Design Workshops (Lead by Kevin O'Connor) + RMIT Architectural Robotics Lab.

The project was generously supported by RMIT University School of Architecture and Design (Dean - Martyn Hook) and the National Gallery of Victoria.