The Bandshell is a pavilion proposal exploring a new typology for outdoor acoustic structures using 3D-printed natural fibers. Designed for both acoustic performance and sustainable construction, the project integrates short fibers for compression and long fibers for tension reinforcement, forming a structurally responsive shell system.
The geometry is inspired by the human ear, optimized to direct sound toward an audience. A protective polycarbonate skin encapsulates the structure to shield the biodegradable fibers from weather exposure.
This repository focuses on the computational discretisation and edge planarization workflow, specifically:
- 🧩 Discretization: Dividing the shell surface into fabricable components based on stress-line analysis, fabrication limits (1m x 1m x 1.2m), and fiber orientation.
- 📐 Planarization: Applying custom algorithms (including an agent-based model) to ensure panel edges are planar and compatible with long fiber reinforcement and fabrication constraints.
My role focused on developing these workflows in Grasshopper, using Python scripting for discretization and ABM-based approaches for planarization.