Digital Playground

Pneumatic interactive architecture in abandoned post-industrial structures

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

F.A. Romaniuk Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

H.H. Bier Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
F. Adema Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
A.J. Hidding Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
R.M. Rooij Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment (coach)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2020 Filip Romaniuk
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Published Date

25-08-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

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.