Acoustic canopy

Acoustic canopy

Acoustic cladding increases the comfort in dense cities with traffic. This 3d-shape was created with the same material as was used for Theater Zuidplein. With the use of folding, this aluminum composite material becomes a expressive texture. This project shows the potential of 2D-milling in three-dimensional expressive facades. This technique could be used in many more projects with different parameters and free-form patterns. The silver material has an impressive blue glow that emphasizes the gradient of the acoustic spikes.

Project name_     Acoustic canopy
Conducted at_     Studio RAP Rotterdam
Client_           Hart van Zuid
Partners_         Aldowa
Scope_            Engineering + fabrication
Parametric tools_ Grasshopper
Fabrication_      CNC milling/engraving + folding
Date_             september 2020
Location_         Zuidplein Rotterdam The Netherlands

The fabrication process involves precise 2D-milling and folding techniques to achieve the intricate 3D texture. Advanced machinery ensures the accuracy and repeatability required for creating the free-form patterns and acoustic features.