Parametric Design of Multipurpose 3D Printed Walls Based on Roberto Matta´s Drawings (2023-12)¶

A research and workflow are presented for the parametric design and 3D printing of multipurpose walls, based on illustrations of residential environments made by the Chilean surrealist painter Roberto Matta. These drawings present walls with different shapes and associated uses that expand the housing experiences and suggest relaxed and suggestive spaces. The work analyzes the formal variations and different types of elements that can be included in the design of walls, as well as different textures and ribs that can be incorporated into the walls for their appearance and structural integrity. Possibilities are reviewed for the efficient design and execution of complex shapes using parametric procedures for 3D printing. Determining a generative capacity with high functional and expressive versatility, and construction feasibility.