The Sequential Wall, Zurich, Switzerland
Gramazio & Kohler, Architektur und Digitale Fabrikation, ETH Zürich


images © Gramazio & Kohler, ETH Zurich

Location: ETH Zürich

Project from: 06-2008 to: 07-2008
Realization from: 06-2008 to: 07-2008
Elective Course Spring Semester 2008

Project description:
In the follow-up course the students were challanged to integrate the functional requirements to an external timber wall – for example its loadbearing and insulating behaviour as well as its constructive waterproofing – into their designs systems as generative parameters. Functional and formal characteristics were so tightly intertwined that they became mutually dependent. Individual wooden slats that protruded outwards and face down, for example, were used not just as a strongly expressive design element, but also to shield the structural parts from water by channelling it away from the facade, much as pine needles or shingles do.


pictures © Gramazio & Kohler, ETH Zurich



Credits:
Gramazio & Kohler, Architecture and Digital Fabrication, ETH Zurich
Projectleader: Silvan Oesterle
Collaborators: Ralph Bärtschi, Mike Lyrenmann
Students: Bühler Michael, Dalsass David, Filler Simon, Isler Milena, Kallweit Roman, Krog Morten, Leuenberger Ellen, Nauwelaertz de Agé Jonas, Roider Jonathan, Samberger Steffen, Thomet Chantal, Venetz Rafael, Werenfels Nik
Partner: Häring - Holz- und Systembau, Isoflock

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