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Organically Sculptural Pavilions

Endesa World Fab Condenser is Conceived With Modern Technology

— September 26, 2014 — Art & Design
Endesa World Fab Condenser is a sculptural pavilion constructed by Margen-Lab. Its design is organic in shape and is conceived using a combination of complex technologies and locally sourced materials. Its plywood and linen construction is signature to the experimental architecture firm's aesthetic and is a piece that Barcelona citizens were able to experience first-hand this past July.

Built at the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, this sculptural pavilion was a project that also involved help from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia and the Fab Lab Network along with countless volunteers who helped to construct the structure.

The architecture piece was built in just 5 days though it took over two months to digitally model. Its result plays with organic forms and celebrates the architectural innovations modern technology has allowed us to pursue.
Trend Themes
1. Organic Shapes in Architecture - There is an opportunity to use modern technology to conceive more sculptural pavilions that incorporate locally sourced materials and celebrate innovative design.
2. Rapid Construction with Digital Modeling - By utilizing digital modeling techniques, more complex and experimental architecture can be built in a shorter amount of time with the help of community volunteers and organizations.
3. Collaborative Architecture Projects - Encouraging collaboration between architecture firms, institutes, and volunteer organizations can result in more unique and signature pieces that celebrate modern technology and the use of sustainable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can incorporate modern technology and sustainable materials to create innovative and sculptural pavilions that can be built in a shorter amount of time.
2. Construction - By utilizing digital modeling techniques and encouraging community volunteers, the construction industry can build more complex and unique structures in a more efficient manner.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of locally sourced and sustainable materials in architecture projects can create more environmentally-friendly structures that celebrate innovative design and modern technology.
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