3D Printed Playground and Scale Model

3D Printed Water Playground: Reviving Traditional Irrigation at Lankheet Estate

Introduction: Merging Heritage with Innovation

Vertico has collaborated with Lankheet Estate to create a 3D printed concrete water playground that brings medieval irrigation techniques to life. This interactive installation educates visitors on historical water management practices, blending traditional knowledge with modern technology.

Project Overview: A Functional Educational Model

As part of a broader initiative by the Rijn en IJssel Water Board, Vertico was tasked with producing a scale model of the estate's irrigation systems. Designed by Iman Hadzhivalcheva, the model features working locks and channels, allowing visitors, including school groups, to engage hands-on with the water flow mechanisms.

Design and Fabrication: Leveraging 3D Printing Technology

Utilizing advanced 3D concrete printing, Vertico bypassed the need for traditional wooden molds, enabling the creation of complex, meandering waterways with precision. The process involved:

• Collaborative Planning: Working closely with Eric Brinckmann of Lankheet Estate to conceptualize the model.
• Digital Design: Translating sketches into CAD models and robot code.
• Efficient Production: Completing the intricate structure swiftly, demonstrating the efficiency of 3D printing in architectural applications.

Educational Impact: Engaging the Community

The water playground serves as an educational tool, illustrating the ingenuity of historical irrigation methods. Visitors can manipulate the water flow, gaining insight into sustainable practices that have stood the test of time.

Collaborators

• Client: Lankheet Estate
• Design: Iman Hadzhivalcheva
• Project Lead: Eric Brinckmann
• Partners: Rijn en IJssel Water Board, Van Heteren, Bart-Jan Scheltens, Rouwmaat Groep

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