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SplineGraft

The SplineGraft project sets up a reactive environment in which sound dampening panels are continuously reshaped by a network of actuating devices, triggered by user movement. The panels are grafted into an existing environment, supported by structural racks allowing a range of different configurations.

The SplineGraft can be set in different overall shapes independent of its behavior. The different parts are grafted onto each other; the profiled polyurethane panels are articulated by the configuration of the structural racks. The texture of this primary form is reshaped in real time by the control system integrated in the structural racks; a continuous form finding process with emergent patterning effects. In return, the spline ridges of the panels disperse these transformations horizontally.

 

Structure

SplineGraft behavior

SplineGraft materials

 

Credits

SplineGraft was developed by Krets partners Pablo Miranda and Jonas Runberger.

Electronic hardware developed in collaboration with Åsmund Gamlesæter.

Development Team: Nick Flygt, Emma Sander, Sanna Söderhäll and Sandra Westin.

The SplineGraft project development was supported by AKAD, Vitra Design Stiftung and the Helge Ax:son Johnson Foundation.

Presentations

SplineGraft will first be displayed in the travelling exhibition Open House: Intelligent Living by Design organized by the Vitra Design Stiftung in collaboration with ArtCenter Pasadena.

The first venue will be as part of the ENTRY 2006 at the Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Germany, opening on August 26.

During the spring of 2007 the exhibition will be presented at ArtCenter Pasadena, Los Angeles.

Special thanks to:

Kai Nilsson, Packningar&Plast AB and Dynalloy Inc.