Block Cutting | 2021 

Robotic styrofoam-cutting technology is versatile, being used with materials like clay, stone, and styrofoam. The approach enables complex geometric surfaces, such as single and double-curved shapes.

Aldershvile Slotspark in Copenhagen faced fire damage, leading to instability in its brick structures. To reinforce and rejuvenate it, a lightweight approach was necessary. The proposed solution involves integrating a new block system within the existing ruins. The design process includes shape generation, curve skeleton extraction, and curve optimization.

The shape generation step uses existing brick bond lines to establish a form. The model is subdivided using UV curves as the skeleton, with segment boundaries constructed from four curves. Fabrication involves securing a HotBlade between robot arms and cutting grooves for LED lighting. The blocks are then installed on a light steel frame, creating an adaptable assembly system for various geometries.

Ultimately, this innovative use of robotic styrofoam-cutting technology revitalizes Aldershvile Slotspark, offering distinct shapes and a captivating architectural experience.