LFAM

LFAM

Client

3Deposition, Komplits

Year

2025

Sculptural interior elements utilizing LFAM and parametric modeling for production.

Sculptural interior elements utilizing LFAM and parametric modeling for production.

Overview

This project details the design and digital modeling of interior elements commissioned for the new Škoda offices in Prague. The work was developed in collaboration with Pavel Kříž and Jaroslav Baron. It focuses on exploiting the creative freedom and structural potential offered by LFAM (Large Format Additive Manufacturing). More technical details about the manufacturing process can be found in Jaroslav Baron's lecture in the link below.

Client

3Deposition, Komplits

Industry

Interior Design

Service

Industrial Design

SubD modeling

Parametric Design

Duration

3 Months

The Challenge

Scaling additive manufacturing to architectural dimensions introduces extreme physical constraints. Beyond standard 3D printing, Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) requires precise control over thermal management and layer bonding time. The primary hurdle was engineering complex forms that remain structurally stable across continuous print paths without internal supports, while avoiding material slump or structural collapse during the robotic extrusion process.

The Solution

I employed a hybrid modeling strategy, utilizing SubD or NURBS geometry where most effective for each specific element. For the central sculptural bar, we developed a Grasshopper-based parametric system to refine the complex geometry and enable rapid design iterations. This approach allowed for precise control over the form while maintaining production feasibility, ensuring that the final geometry was fully optimized for large-scale robotic extrusion and could be adjusted quickly based on evolving design requirements.

The Result

The project resulted in the successful deployment of over 5 tons of UPM Formi material within the new Škoda Auto offices. By delivering production-ready surface packages, we achieved a fabrication cycle for high-impact interior elements. This collaboration validates LFAM as a viable, sustainable, and cost-effective method for bespoke high-end corporate environments, merging industrial efficiency with sculptural precision.

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Surface Modeling

SubD Modeling

Parametric Design

Experimental Design

Industrial Design

3D Modeling

Visualisation