Digital Playground
Pneumatic interactive architecture in abandoned post-industrial structures
F.A. Romaniuk (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Henriette Bier – Mentor (TU Delft - Architectural Engineering)
F. Adema – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Building Product Innovation)
A.J. Hidding – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Architectural Engineering)
Remon Rooij – Coach (TU Delft - Spatial Planning and Strategy)
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Abstract
The master's thesis explores the possibilities of reusing abandoned post-industrial structures and objects of architectural heritage. Objects, which are usually difficult to renovate due to high costs and their poor physical condition, could be filled with new inflatable volumes and thus be filled with new space, function, and life. The work is inspired by designs from the 1960s and 70s of temporary and easily deployable inflatable installations, as well as the latest developments in soft robotics. Pneumatic structures equipped with sensors and activators would allow the creation of a responsive and interactive architecture evolving in time.