Growth

"Growth" is a design project that examines the natural simulation process by methods of robotic 3D printing. In nature, simulation processes are observable in the brain coral species witnessed in the faviidae brain coral species. Taking inspiration from the intriguing patterns witnessed in this species, the design pushes the boundaries of robotic 3D printing while exploring the possibilities of reaction diffusion simulation. By developing various patterns projected on a substrate, this project explores the potential of printing parametric environmental patterns onto surfaces.

The research will take the approach of utilizing 8-Axis KUKA PRC 150 Robotic 3D Printing to explore and fabricate the patterning index of Reaction Diffusion Theory on to a domed substrate. This experimentational study will involve formwork development, pattern simulation-formation and pushing the boundaries of the hardware technology to effectivelyachieve a successful variety of patterns of prints on a substrate.