The Shellbical Pavilion emerged as a collaborative endeavor from students enrolled in the Digital Construction Bachelor’s program at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). The project was born out of the Module Digital Construction Studio 3: Digital Fabrication, a key component of the Digital Construction course at HSLU.
The team, comprising of Philipp Hänggi, Loris Faiss, Wendy Truong, and Patrick Vecellio, embarked on the challenge of designing and fabricating a meeting box using digital design and production methods. Their aim was to maximize stability while minimizing material usage, a task that required innovative thinking.
Through meticulous planning and experimentation, the group settled on a layered structure as the optimal solution. Utilizing Rhino and Grasshopper proved instrumental in shaping the final design.
With the design finalized, the box underwent production using a conventional CNC milling machine, followed by meticulous hand assembly.
The Shellbical project stands as a testament to the innovative spirit and collaborative efforts of students at HSLU, showcasing the potential of digital fabrication techniques in achieving both efficiency and structural integrity in construction projects.
