Gupta Abhay Chandrashekar

CD4000

BRANCHED OASIS

This project investigates the application of active bending systems to develop innovative 3D structural forms utilizing cane as a primary material. Active bending exploits the material's elastic deformation properties to achieve self-stabilizing configurations, optimizing structural performance while enabling intricate spatial geometries. By integrating computationally derived differential patterning algorithms, the project tailors geometric responses to material constraints and load paths, resulting in forms that balance efficiency and complexity. The synergy of computational design and material behavior is leveraged to craft adaptive, stress-resilient structures that exemplify precision-engineered aesthetics, emphasizing the intersection of advanced simulation tools and sustainable, bio-based material systems.


Report Content

Space Frame | Bridge

Computational Workflow

Experiment 01 : Understanding the Material Behavior of cane

Experiment 02 : Physical Prototyping

Experiment 02 : Physical Prototyping

Experiment 01 : Decoding the Pattern

Experiment 02 : Mapping the Density

Experiment 03 : Physical Prototyping | Form Finding

Extraction of Stress Lines | Joinery Details

Exploded View | Renders