Emerging Objects, the world’s favorite manufacturer of large-scale structures made from unique materials, is about to unveil something exciting. Though many of the specifics regarding the project, dubbed Bloom, are under wraps until the official unveiling on March 6 at the College of Environmental Design (CED) in Berkeley, CA, Emerging Objects’ latest creation sounds like it might be pretty big, literally and figuratively.
The design studio, previously made known for 3D printing large objects made of salt, wood, and concrete, will be showcasing what they describe as “the first and largest 3D-printed cement structure demonstrating the architectural potential of 3D printing.” The 12′ (W) x 12′ (D) x 9′ (H) free standing pavilion will be constructed from 840 3D printed, mass-customized blocks, made from a unique material developed by the Emerging Objects co-founder Ronald Rael, with support from the R&D division of Thailand’s largest cement company, Siam Cement Group (SCG). …
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