Kyudojo Frankfurt am MainTimber hall for Japanese archeryArchitecture
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Ragunath Vasudevan designs architecture, furniture and lighting with parametric methods, from a timber dojo to an ultra-thin concrete shell. He works in Frankfurt am Main.
Projects
All projects
Kyudojo Frankfurt am MainTimber hall for Japanese archeryArchitecture
Tilt-Shift BookshelfTilted shelf, slot-together systemFurniture
Tilt-Shift-Cross ShelfDiagonal lattice with work surfaceFurniture
Yumi LampLamp inspired by the Japanese bowLighting
Pinecone LampParametric light sculptureLighting
Research
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2019
Parametric Poetry: integrated solutions for complex geometries with structure and skin
How the structure and skin of a pavilion can be designed together with generative models, shown by the Frankfurt Pavilion at the Book Fair 2018.
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2016
Die Welle: sculptures from large-format roll-bent aluminium plates
Design and production of the aluminium sculptures at the “die Welle” office complex in Frankfurt am Main, from parametric 3D models to execution by Arnold AG. Two versions, presented in Graz and in Tokyo.
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Conference paper · English · 2016
Die Welle – Parametric solutions for design and production of complex forms with large-format roll-bent plates
10th International Rolling Conference and 7th European Rolling Conference, Graz, 6–9 June 2016
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Conference paper · English · 2016
Computational systems for design and production of complex geometries with large-format roll-bent aluminum plates
IASS Annual Symposium 2016 “Spatial Structures in the 21st Century”, Tokyo, 26–30 September 2016
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2014
Parapluie: ultra-thin concrete shell through membrane action
A bus shelter roof made of UHPC that carries load through membrane action and was developed for serial production with reusable formwork; edge thickness below 24 mm. Published as an article in German and in English, the English version as Tsuboi Proceedings Award Paper.
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Journal article · German · 2014
Parapluie – Realisierung einer ultraschlanken Betonschale durch Aktivierung einer Membrantragwirkung
Beton- und Stahlbetonbau 109 (2014), issue 1, Ernst & Sohn
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Journal article · English · 2014
Parapluie – Ultra Thin Concrete Shell Made of UHPC by Activating Membrane Effects
Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, Vol. 55 (2014), No. 4 (n. 182), Tsuboi Proceedings Award Paper 2013
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2014
Architektura – Struktura: ceiling for an underground museum
Geometry in the planning and construction of the Städel Museum extension: an exhibition space below the Städel garden with a curved roof and 195 skylights.
