Cold Production

In this 11-week module of the second trimester, students explored the use of ice as a mould material for concrete, focusing on the design and fabrication of a full-scale modular spatial lattice. The project investigated how innovative digital fabrication methods can redefine the possibilities of concrete casting.

Students designed and produced perforated concrete blocks shaped for facade applications, offering opportunities to explore surface modulation and structural adaptability. By combining digital manufacturing with material innovation, the module emphasized the interplay between fabrication processes, materiality, and geometry.

Using ice formwork, the project examined properties such as repeatability, integrated functionalities, and interlocking systems. These investigations demonstrated the potential of ice-based casting techniques to expand the architectural applications of concrete while introducing sustainable and adaptable methods.