Creative

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.

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