In a groundbreaking display of technological innovation and sustainable design, Fab.Pub, a joint venture between Mamou-Mani Architects and Therme Group, will present Altostrata, a large-scale 3D printed pavilion crafted entirely from compostable sugar-based polylactic acid (PLA), showcasing the marriage of technology and sustainability.
Altostrata is not just a pavilion; it's a testament to human creativity, pushing the boundaries of what sustainable architecture can achieve. This remarkable structure is brought to life through the use of compostable sugar-based PLA, a revolutionary material that promises to reshape the way we approach construction and design.
At its core, Altostrata embodies Fab.Pub's circular design vision, powered by an innovative mobile 3D printing platform. Its undulating form creates a curved pavilion, inviting visitors to explore a world where sustainability and technology converge.
Altostrata and Fab.Pub are grounded in the four fundamental principles of sustainability: reduce, repurpose, reuse, and recycle. The pavilion itself is a shining example of these principles in action. Its sustainable, sugar-based panels minimize waste, reduce resource consumption, and offer a flexible design that can be effortlessly reconfigured and transported, allowing for new forms and functionalities beyond its current purpose.
Fab.Pub, the driving force behind Altostrata, is poised to revolutionize digital fabrication on a global scale. By providing a robust community of industry pioneers and access to cutting-edge 3D printing machines, Fab.Pub empowers individuals and companies to fabricate at a local scale, which aims to transform the production process, driven not only by easy access to factories but also by the sustainable materials used.
Altostrata and Fab.Pub represent a shift in the way we approach design and construction. They challenge convention, showcasing how sustainable materials, cutting-edge technology, and a global community can come together to shape a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. As Altostrata continues its journey, it leaves a trail of inspiration and innovation, inviting us all to imagine what's possible when we prioritize sustainability and creativity.
Arthur Mamou-Mani AA dipl, ARB/RIBA FRSA is a French architect, and director of the award winning architecture practice Mamou-Mani, specialising in a new kind of digitally designed and fabricated architecture. Arthur is a lecturer at the University of Westminster, and has given numerous talks around the world on “Eco-Parametric” architectural practice, including three TedX conferences in the U.S ,France and UK. A fellow of the Royal Society for Encouragement of the Arts Manufacture and Commerce, he has won the American Architecture prize, the RIBAj Rising Star Award and has recently been awarded the prestigious Pierre Cardin Prize for Architecture from the Academie des Beaux-Arts in France. In 2020, the Architects Journal named Mamou-Mani one of its 100 ‘Disruptor’ practices who are challenging the norms of traditional architecture practice in their drive to bring about sustainable alternatives. Alongside his architectural practice Arthur founded the digital-fabrication laboratory Fab.Pub, allowing the public to experiment with large-scale laser cutting and 3D printing equipment in Hackney, London.