Maison Studio
About
Module and Material
Location
New York City, New York
Year
2023
Organization
Columbia University- GSAPP
Work Categories
Advanced Studio V
Software
Rhino, Grasshopper, Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, V-Ray.
Photography
The Maison Studio actively addresses the pressing issue of the climate crisis by leveraging emerging building technologies to offer sustainable solutions. The imperative to combat the climate disaster has prompted a fundamental shift in our approach to construction, influencing both the methods and materials we employ.
In our design proposal, we explore the innovative use of a material known as Sugarcrete, derived from sugarcane waste—specifically Bagasse and Lime. Sugarcane waste, abundantly available with approximately 600 million tons produced globally, serves as a sustainable base for this material.
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Our extensive research focused on enhancing the material’s strength in both compression and tension, making it suitable for use as a structural element in low-rise construction. Drawing inspiration from the Maison Domino design concept, we adopted grid formations, infusing creativity by introducing a unique twist to the conventional grid while adhering to its underlying principles.
This thoughtful integration of the Maison Domino’s grid aesthetics informed the final structure—a remarkable fusion of crop waste utilization and mathematical structural design.
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