First 3D printing trials

The project

In February 2015, Archicercle documented its first 3D printing trials. The collection brought together white objects with varied geometries, from forms arranged on flat bases to small architectural models, animal figurines and a cable organiser. The studio’s contribution was to carry out these printing trials.

Some of the trials took the form of geometric compositions with aligned walls, angled planes and stepped volumes. Other pieces featured a cellular pattern on their upper surface. These different forms belonged to the same series of trials, with visible lines and ridges across their surfaces.

The architectural models introduced a more ornamental vocabulary: domes, arches and slender towers on rectangular bases. The collection included two versions of different sizes with a similar composition. These objects place architectural representation among the applications explored in the early trials.

The stylised animal figurines also appeared in two sizes. In contrast to the planes and edges of the geometric pieces, their silhouettes introduced curved outlines. White was the common colour across the different objects in the series.

The cable organiser brought a specific everyday use to the collection. Its elongated body, with openings at either end, was documented holding earphones and their coiled cable. Within the trials, this piece connected 3D printing with a functional object alongside figurines and representational models.

Planes, steps and cellular patterns: different geometries within the same series of trials.

A cable organiser documented in use with earphones.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.