# Intricate 3D Printed Rooms ‘Digital Grotesque’ is an Impressively Massive Sculpture By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-grotesque References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/09/18/worlds-first-3d-printed-room/) & [digital-grotesque](http://www.digital-grotesque.com/) Artists are raising the bar on the standards of creativity and in the realm of 3D printing, ‘Digital Grotesque’ is top notch creative project. Created by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger, the project is actually the world’s first [3D printed room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house). The structure’s 260 million surfaces were designed through a computer and printed in sections to eventually bind together. The enclosure measures 16 feet and weighs an incredible 11 tons. Now that’s a serious accomplishment for a printer! The ‘Digital Grotesque’ project is compelling and inspiring. With feats like this it is easy to imagine the many ways this technology could improve research methods, archaeological recreation, and artistic designing endeavors in the future. According to its website, “[additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1) heralds a revolution in fabrication for design.” With all the great detail and multiple dimensions, it is truly a surprise that it all came out of a [3-Dimensional printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Architecture:** The 'Digital Grotesque' project showcases the potential for 3D printing to be used in large scale architectural projects. - **Additive Manufacturing in Art:** The intricacies of the 'Digital Grotesque' project demonstrate how 3D printing can be used to push the boundaries of creative expression. - **Complex 3D Printing:** The unprecedented level of detail in the 3D printing of the 'Digital Grotesque' room highlights the potential for complex additive manufacturing in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** 3D printing can disrupt the architecture industry by allowing for the creation of highly complex and detailed structures, as demonstrated in the 'Digital Grotesque' project. - **Art:** Additive manufacturing can revolutionize the art world, as demonstrated by the intricate and awe-inspiring 'Digital Grotesque' project. - **Research and Design:** The advanced capabilities of 3D printing, as showcased in the 'Digital Grotesque' project, can improve research methods and aid in the design of new products and prototypes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md)