Modular Variations - Prototype II
Modular Variations - Prototype II
Variable Projects
ARCHITECTS
Variable Projects
YEAR
2013
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN, United States
TYPE
Cultural › Sculpture, Educational › University
This full-scale wall prototype was constructed as part of the Modular Variations design studio taught by Adam Marcus at the University of Minnesota School of Architecture in spring 2013.
The studio was part of an ongoing research project into role of variation in design and fabrication processes, with a focus on developing innovative approaches to reconfigurable and/or flexible formwork.
The wall prototype, installed on the exterior terrace of Ralph Rapson Hall at the University of Minnesota, is comprised of 66 structurally repetitive yet individually unique cast concrete modules.
The modules were produced using custom designed, adjustable formwork with a flexible latex bladder that yielded variable apertures throughout the wall.
The work of the studio is documented in a digital publication that describes the project in detail and includes extensive process work.
