3D Printed Design for Dutch Design Week: Bio-Inclusive Column

Bio-Inclusive Column: A 3D Printed Tribute to Nature and Heritage
We’re proud to showcase our latest collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology, featured at Dutch Design Week.
This project reimagines the classical column using modular stacking, inspired by the drum segments of ancient Greek and Roman architecture. But instead of monolithic elements, this column is 3D printed in parts, enhanced with pigmented gradients and designed to support urban biodiversity.
What Makes It Unique?
Unlike traditional 3D printed columns, this structure is bio-inclusive—designed with grooves and textures that encourage plants, insects, and birds to interact with the surface. It blends ornament and function, bringing sustainability into architectural expression.

Computational Design & Robotics
- Design & Computation: Nikolett Ásványi, Mattia Zucco, Cristina Nan
- Robotic Fabrication (3DCP): Vertico
- TU/e Students: Nikolett Ásványi, Loy Xin Yi, Maria Verhulst Babb, Maia Klich
Special thanks to the Built Environment faculty at TU/e for the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful and innovative project.
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