project01:WS12026MSc2 G1Prototyping
Group 1: Chloé Phan - Daphne Kamsteeg - Iris Claus - Ludovica Perone Pacifico - Marieke van Wijk
Prototyping
The 1:1 prototype focuses on a selected design fragment: a table that transforms from a vertical storage position into a horizontal usable surface.
This fragment was selected as it represents the convergence of geometry, movement, and technology, demonstrating how complex Voronoi logic can become functional and ergodynamic.
The table rotates 90 degrees via an integrated hinge mechanism, specifically designed for 3D printing and reinforced with a metal shaft, which can optionally be motorized through an Arduino system.
Structurally, the element is strengthened by a Voronoi rib structure optimized with Karamba, where the density increases around the hinge for extra stability and efficient force distribution. Produced via robotic 3D printing with a KUKA arm using recycled PET filament, the prototype integrates LED lighting within the Voronoi framework to provide indirect, diffused light. Ultimately, the model demonstrates that the table is not a separate object, but a functional transformation of the architectural skin where geometry and technical systems converge into a single, cohesive system.
