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La Pendenta: A Community-Led Suspension Bridge Project in the Swiss Alps

April 28, 2025

La Pendenta is a slender suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps that blends digital precision with ecological sensitivity. Designed using Rhino and Grasshopper, it showcases how thoughtful engineering and community collaboration can shape resilient, elegant infrastructure.

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Behind the River Plate Facade: A Digital Approach

February 21, 2025

Dive into the innovative design and digital fabrication process behind the parametric facade of the River Plate Football Club parking structure. This story highlights the use of Rhino, Grasshopper, and various plugins to tackle complex challenges and achieve an efficient and visually dynamic result.

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Revolutionizing 3D Concrete Printing with Selective Paste Intrusion and Spherene

February 17, 2025

Scawo3D’s Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI) technology, demonstrated at BAU 2025, pushes the boundaries of 3D concrete printing by enabling the creation of complex, precise load-bearing structures. Computational design tools like Spherene for Rhino/Grasshopper allowed the project to showcase a new era of architectural fabrication, where form, function, and sustainability converge.

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Thrill Island: Designing Adventure on the Icon of the Seas

January 3, 2025

Thrill Island aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas combines storm-ravaged tropical aesthetics with cutting-edge computational design, utilizing Rhino and Grasshopper to craft immersive attractions like waterparks and adventure courses, while overcoming production challenges for a first-of-its-kind cruise ship experience.

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The Katajanokan Laituri Façade: Computational Design Meets Nordic Timber

December 16, 2024

The Katajanokan Laituri in Helsinki showcases a groundbreaking fusion of timber construction and computational design, with Geometria Architecture crafting a complex, curved façade that ensures both structural integrity and aesthetic continuity while optimizing the fabrication process.

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The Yamma Pedestrian Bridge: Enhancing Urban Infrastructure Through Rhino.Inside.Revit

December 3, 2024

Spearheaded by Robert Bird Group, the Yamma Pedestrian Bridge in Brisbane exemplifies cutting-edge engineering and urban connectivity driven by parametric design. This project sets a new standard for efficiency and collaboration in urban infrastructure, revolutionizing bridge design with dynamic, adaptable models and seamless data exchange through Rhino.Inside.Revit.

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Architectural Acoustics at their Best: The Blitz Club

August 12, 2024

The Blitz Club represents architectural innovation and acoustic precision, transforming a historic venue into a modern marvel by leveraging cutting-edge design tools and fostering close collaboration among designers, acousticians, and fabricators.

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Future Landscape Trust: An Environmental Design Project in Sussex

July 2, 2024

The Future Trust project shows how technology and community collaboration can create resilient environments. Protecting Pett Level from floods sets an example for other coastal regions and highlights the impact of innovative landscape design on environmental management.

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Innovation Over Time: KPF’s Legacy with Rhino.Compute In-House Developed Plugins

June 6, 2024

KPF's journey demonstrates the power of innovation, using expertise and technology to redefine architecture.

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The White Snake Bridge Model

May 15, 2024

The White Snake Bridge is inspired by the sinuous form of a snake. The design process involved careful planning and strategic decisions, blending innovative parametric modeling techniques with traditional craftsmanship.

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