
UCLA Studies - Innovative Concrete
Prompt: Design and test innovative wall systems using concrete.
Insight: Despite its inherent malleability, concrete is traditionally formed with stiff standard geometric molds.
Solution: The design played with moments of rigidity and relaxation by marrying repetitive plastic molds connected to stretchable fabric onto which concrete is poured for a tilt-up wall panel. Beyond the surface, the wall panel's overall shape could be curved by setup on an undulating formwork frame.










