Publications
2020 |
Savov, Anton; Winkler, Roger; Tessmann, Oliver Encoding Architectural Designs as Iso-surface Tilesets for Participatory Sculpting of Massing Models Inproceedings Gengnagel, Christoph; Baverel, Olivier; Burry, Jane; Ramsgaard Thomsen, Mette ; Weinzierl, Stefan (Ed.): Impact: Design With All Senses, pp. 199–213, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2020, ISBN: 978-3-030-29829-6. @inproceedings{10.1007/978-3-030-29829-6_16, title = {Encoding Architectural Designs as Iso-surface Tilesets for Participatory Sculpting of Massing Models}, author = {Anton Savov and Roger Winkler and Oliver Tessmann}, editor = {Christoph Gengnagel and Olivier Baverel and Jane Burry and Mette {Ramsgaard Thomsen} and Stefan Weinzierl}, url = {https://ddu-research.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/paper-24089_SAVOV.pdf}, isbn = {978-3-030-29829-6}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, booktitle = {Impact: Design With All Senses}, pages = {199--213}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, abstract = {Developing participatory computational design systems for a wider professional community of architects is a key enabler to explore the benefits of massively-collaborative creative design search and discovery. In this paper we formulate three principles to increase the creative control of non-expert users when developing participatory computational design systems. We present an overview of four existing strategies for encoding design content into digital modeling environments and introduce a fifth one, assisted sculpting, that uses iso-surfacing and constraint-solving. Finally, we describe our technical implementation of an assisted sculpting digital environment with potential applications in creating massing models and schematic designs.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Developing participatory computational design systems for a wider professional community of architects is a key enabler to explore the benefits of massively-collaborative creative design search and discovery. In this paper we formulate three principles to increase the creative control of non-expert users when developing participatory computational design systems. We present an overview of four existing strategies for encoding design content into digital modeling environments and introduce a fifth one, assisted sculpting, that uses iso-surfacing and constraint-solving. Finally, we describe our technical implementation of an assisted sculpting digital environment with potential applications in creating massing models and schematic designs. |
2019 |
Tessmann, Oliver; Mehdizadeh, Samim Rotoform - Realization of Hollow Construction Elements Through Roto-Forming with Hyper-Elastic Membrane Formwork Miscellaneous 2019. @misc{Tessmann2019, title = {Rotoform - Realization of Hollow Construction Elements Through Roto-Forming with Hyper-Elastic Membrane Formwork}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Samim Mehdizadeh}, editor = {Siobhan Rockcastle and Tarek Rakha and Carlos Cerezo Davila and Dimitris Papanikolaou and Tea Zakula}, url = {https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-030-29829-6_37}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, booktitle = {SimAUD 2019 - Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design}, volume = {50 #7}, pages = {191--197}, address = {Atlanta, GA, USA}, abstract = {This paper presents a procedure for the production of individualized form-active, hollow concrete building elements through a rotational casting technique (Rotoforming), computational design and robot-aided fabrication. To rotoform an object, a small quantity of liquid material is cast into a mould that is then slowly rotated so that the material disperses along the mould surface. The material adheres to the formwork; an inner cavity emerges. This research exploits the significantly reduced hydrostatic pressure of the low amount of liquid material to unlock a new range of lightweight hyperelastic membranes as concrete formwork. The research yields a novel material system that consumes significantly less formwork material and less concrete. The research furthermore explores the morphological, visual and tactile performance provided by the minimal surfaces that emerge through prestressing (and not tailoring) the membranes as a concrete formwork (see Fig. 1).}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {misc} } This paper presents a procedure for the production of individualized form-active, hollow concrete building elements through a rotational casting technique (Rotoforming), computational design and robot-aided fabrication. To rotoform an object, a small quantity of liquid material is cast into a mould that is then slowly rotated so that the material disperses along the mould surface. The material adheres to the formwork; an inner cavity emerges. This research exploits the significantly reduced hydrostatic pressure of the low amount of liquid material to unlock a new range of lightweight hyperelastic membranes as concrete formwork. The research yields a novel material system that consumes significantly less formwork material and less concrete. The research furthermore explores the morphological, visual and tactile performance provided by the minimal surfaces that emerge through prestressing (and not tailoring) the membranes as a concrete formwork (see Fig. 1). |
2018 |
Betti, Giovanni; Aziz, Saqib; Rossi, Andrea; Tessmann, Oliver Communication Landscapes Inproceedings Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design, pp. 74–84, Springer, 2018. @inproceedings{Betti2018, title = {Communication Landscapes}, author = {Giovanni Betti and Saqib Aziz and Andrea Rossi and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327234718_Communication_Landscapes_Foreword_by_Sigrid_Brell-Cokcan_and_Johannes_Braumann_Association_for_Robots_in_Architecture}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-01-01}, booktitle = {Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design}, pages = {74--84}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {In this paper we present an installation which explores a robotic fabrication process through real time human-machine interaction using natural interfaces. Aiming to contribute to the debate regarding automatization processes described by the industry 4.0, we suggest a future collaborative approach to distributed and participatory design. The installation invites participants to shape a physical object through a robot that interprets the acoustic signal of their voices. The object is then fabricated in near real-time through robotic hotwire cutting. The visitor is gifted with the result of its exploration to take home as a souvenir of a possible future. The negative traces of voices are aggregated through an algorithm in a sculptural wall.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } In this paper we present an installation which explores a robotic fabrication process through real time human-machine interaction using natural interfaces. Aiming to contribute to the debate regarding automatization processes described by the industry 4.0, we suggest a future collaborative approach to distributed and participatory design. The installation invites participants to shape a physical object through a robot that interprets the acoustic signal of their voices. The object is then fabricated in near real-time through robotic hotwire cutting. The visitor is gifted with the result of its exploration to take home as a souvenir of a possible future. The negative traces of voices are aggregated through an algorithm in a sculptural wall. |
2017 |
Savov, Anton; Tessmann, Oliver Introduction to Playable Voxel-Shape Grammars Inproceedings Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA), pp. 534–543, Cambridge, 2017. @inproceedings{Savov, title = {Introduction to Playable Voxel-Shape Grammars}, author = {Anton Savov and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330546116_Introduction_to_Playable_Voxel-Shape_Grammars}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA)}, pages = {534--543}, address = {Cambridge}, abstract = {A shape grammar is a collection of visually defined geometric rules that could be used to automate the generation of formal representations of designs for buildings, cities, products and more. We offer an extension of the shape grammar formalism based entirely on voxel space instead of vectors, which we used for the generation of schematic architectural designs. We describe a method using playability to increase human agency and designer control over the outcome of the generative phase of voxel-shape grammars. The method is presented with an implementation in the environment of Minecraft and employs three guidance mechanisms. To conclude we list a few considerations from our experience in the design of a playable, voxel-shape grammar and point to future work.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } A shape grammar is a collection of visually defined geometric rules that could be used to automate the generation of formal representations of designs for buildings, cities, products and more. We offer an extension of the shape grammar formalism based entirely on voxel space instead of vectors, which we used for the generation of schematic architectural designs. We describe a method using playability to increase human agency and designer control over the outcome of the generative phase of voxel-shape grammars. The method is presented with an implementation in the environment of Minecraft and employs three guidance mechanisms. To conclude we list a few considerations from our experience in the design of a playable, voxel-shape grammar and point to future work. |
Andrea Rossi, Oliver Tessmann Geometry as Assembly Inproceedings Gargaro, Gianluigi Loffreda Gabriele Novembri Armando Trento} Stefano Cursi {Antonio Fioravanti Salma Elahmar Silvia (Ed.): eCAADe Conference | Sharing of Computable Knowledge, pp. 9, eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe) and Dep. of Civil, Building and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, SapienzaUniversity of Rome, Rome, 2017, ISBN: 9789491207136, 978-94-91207-13-6. @inproceedings{AndreaRossi2017, title = {Geometry as Assembly}, author = {Oliver Tessmann {Andrea Rossi}}, editor = {Gianluigi Loffreda Gabriele Novembri Armando Trento} Stefano Cursi {Antonio Fioravanti Salma Elahmar Silvia Gargaro}, url = {https://www.academia.edu/35602212/Geometry_as_Assembly_Integrating_Design_and_Fabrication_with_Discrete_Modular_Units}, isbn = {9789491207136, 978-94-91207-13-6}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, booktitle = {eCAADe Conference | Sharing of Computable Knowledge}, volume = {2}, pages = {9}, publisher = {eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe) and Dep. of Civil, Building and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, SapienzaUniversity of Rome}, address = {Rome}, chapter = {201}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
Rossi, Andrea; Tessmann, Oliver Collaborative Assembly of Digital Materials Miscellaneous 2017. @misc{Rossi2017c, title = {Collaborative Assembly of Digital Materials}, author = {Andrea Rossi and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.academia.edu/35602244/Collaborative_Assembly_of_Digital_Materials}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, booktitle = {Acadia 2017 Disciplines & Disruption}, publisher = {Acadia Publishing Company (October 6, 2017)}, address = {Cambridge, MA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {misc} } |
Rossi, Andrea; Tessmann, Oliver Aggregated Structures: Approximating Topology Optimized Material Distribution with Discrete Building Blocks Journal Article Proceedings of IASS Annual Symposia, 2017 (23), pp. 1–10, 2017. @article{Rossi2017b, title = {Aggregated Structures: Approximating Topology Optimized Material Distribution with Discrete Building Blocks}, author = {Andrea Rossi and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.academia.edu/35602236/Aggregated_Structures_Approximating_Topology_Optimized_Material_Distribution_with_Discrete_Building_Blocks}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings of IASS Annual Symposia}, volume = {2017}, number = {23}, pages = {1--10}, abstract = {Current computational paradigms in architecture are increasingly focusing on bridging between design and fabrication in order to take advantage of novel production technologies. However, the dominant surface modelling approach of CAD packages is unable to exploit their full potential. Moreover, the conceptualization of materials in design still relies on continuous and isotropic description, hence needing translation from digital design to analog production. This paper proposes a novel design and fabrication concept combining current developments in voxel-based design with research into a novel concept of materials as “digital” entities. Relying on voxel-based approaches, a topology optimization algorithm is used to determine density distribution of material under user-defined load and support condition. To overcome scale and reversibility limitations, the resulting density field is used as driver for the aggregative growth of modular components, approximating the optimized material allocation. The sequential nature of the algorithm employed allows the integration of fabrication constraints. Finally, a method for fast evaluation and optimization of stability conditions of the resulting assembly is proposed. Such approach aims at allowing the application of voxel-based design and topology optimization processes at the architectural scale.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Current computational paradigms in architecture are increasingly focusing on bridging between design and fabrication in order to take advantage of novel production technologies. However, the dominant surface modelling approach of CAD packages is unable to exploit their full potential. Moreover, the conceptualization of materials in design still relies on continuous and isotropic description, hence needing translation from digital design to analog production. This paper proposes a novel design and fabrication concept combining current developments in voxel-based design with research into a novel concept of materials as “digital” entities. Relying on voxel-based approaches, a topology optimization algorithm is used to determine density distribution of material under user-defined load and support condition. To overcome scale and reversibility limitations, the resulting density field is used as driver for the aggregative growth of modular components, approximating the optimized material allocation. The sequential nature of the algorithm employed allows the integration of fabrication constraints. Finally, a method for fast evaluation and optimization of stability conditions of the resulting assembly is proposed. Such approach aims at allowing the application of voxel-based design and topology optimization processes at the architectural scale. |
Rossi, Andrea; Tessmann, Oliver Designing with Digital Materials: A Computational Framework for Discrete Assembly Design Inproceedings Proceedings of the 22nd CAADRIA Conference—Short Papers, pp. 37–42, 2017. @inproceedings{Rossi2017a, title = {Designing with Digital Materials: A Computational Framework for Discrete Assembly Design}, author = {Andrea Rossi and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.academia.edu/35602092/Designing_with_Digital_Materials_A_Computational_Framework_for_Discrete_Assembly_Design}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 22nd CAADRIA Conference—Short Papers}, pages = {37--42}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
2016 |
Savov, Anton; Tessmann, Oliver; Nielsen, Stig Anton Sensitive Assembly: Gamifying the design and assembly of facade wall prototypes Journal Article International Journal of Architectural Computing, 14 (1), pp. 30–48, 2016, ISSN: 1478-0771. @article{Savov2016a, title = {Sensitive Assembly: Gamifying the design and assembly of facade wall prototypes}, author = {Anton Savov and Oliver Tessmann and Stig Anton Nielsen}, url = {https://www.academia.edu/28258286/Sensitive_Assembly_Gamifying_the_design_and_assembly_of_façade_wall_prototypes}, doi = {10.1177/1478077115625518}, issn = {1478-0771}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-01}, journal = {International Journal of Architectural Computing}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {30--48}, abstract = {The article describes a method for gamifying the design and assembly of computationally integrated structures built out of discrete identical blocks. As a case study, the interactive installation Sensitive Assembly was designed and built at the Digital Design Unit (Prof. Dr Oliver Tessmann) at the TU Darmstadt and exhibited during the digital art festival NODE 2015 in Frankfurt in 2015. Sensitive Assembly invites people to play a Jenga-like game: starting from a solid wall, players are asked to remove and replace the installation's building blocks to create windows to a nurturing light while challenging its stability. A computational system that senses the current state of the wall guides the physical interaction and predicts an approaching collapse or a new light beam breaking through. The installation extends the notion of real-time feedback from the digital into the physical and uses machine-learning techniques to predict future structural behaviour.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The article describes a method for gamifying the design and assembly of computationally integrated structures built out of discrete identical blocks. As a case study, the interactive installation Sensitive Assembly was designed and built at the Digital Design Unit (Prof. Dr Oliver Tessmann) at the TU Darmstadt and exhibited during the digital art festival NODE 2015 in Frankfurt in 2015. Sensitive Assembly invites people to play a Jenga-like game: starting from a solid wall, players are asked to remove and replace the installation's building blocks to create windows to a nurturing light while challenging its stability. A computational system that senses the current state of the wall guides the physical interaction and predicts an approaching collapse or a new light beam breaking through. The installation extends the notion of real-time feedback from the digital into the physical and uses machine-learning techniques to predict future structural behaviour. |
Tessmann, Oliver; Savov, Anton Module and Jointing Miscellaneous 2016. @misc{Tessmann2016a, title = {Module and Jointing}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Anton Savov}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, booktitle = {GAM Architecture Magazin}, number = {12}, pages = {14}, chapter = {56}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {misc} } |
Savov, Anton; Buckton, Ben; Tessmann, Oliver 20,000 Blocks: Can gameplay be used to guide non-expert groups in creating architecture? Inproceedings ACADIA 2016: POSTHUMAN FRONTIERS: Data, Designers, and Cognitive Machines [Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA)], pp. 24–33, Ann Arbor, 2016, ISBN: 978-0-692-77095-5. @inproceedings{Savov2016b, title = {20,000 Blocks: Can gameplay be used to guide non-expert groups in creating architecture?}, author = {Anton Savov and Ben Buckton and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {http://papers.cumincad.org/data/works/att/acadia16_24.pdf}, isbn = {978-0-692-77095-5}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, booktitle = {ACADIA 2016: POSTHUMAN FRONTIERS: Data, Designers, and Cognitive Machines [Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA)]}, pages = {24--33}, address = {Ann Arbor}, abstract = {The paper follows research in engaging groups of non-trained individuals in the creation of archi-tectural designs using games and crowdsourcing for human-directed problem-solving. With the proposed method, architectural experts can encode their design knowledge into custom-developed multiplayer gameplay in Minecraft. Non-expert players then are constrained by this gameplay which guides them to create unique architectural results. We describe a method with three components: guiding rules, verification routines and fast feedback. The method employs a real-time link between the game and structural analysis in Grasshopper to verify the designs. To prove the viability of these results, we use robotic fabrication, where the digital results are brought to reality at scale. A major finding of the work is the suite of tools for calibrating the balance of influence on the resulting designs between the Experts and the Players. We believe that this process can create designs which are not limited to parametrically optimal solutions but could also solve real-world problems in new and unexpected ways.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } The paper follows research in engaging groups of non-trained individuals in the creation of archi-tectural designs using games and crowdsourcing for human-directed problem-solving. With the proposed method, architectural experts can encode their design knowledge into custom-developed multiplayer gameplay in Minecraft. Non-expert players then are constrained by this gameplay which guides them to create unique architectural results. We describe a method with three components: guiding rules, verification routines and fast feedback. The method employs a real-time link between the game and structural analysis in Grasshopper to verify the designs. To prove the viability of these results, we use robotic fabrication, where the digital results are brought to reality at scale. A major finding of the work is the suite of tools for calibrating the balance of influence on the resulting designs between the Experts and the Players. We believe that this process can create designs which are not limited to parametrically optimal solutions but could also solve real-world problems in new and unexpected ways. |
Tessmann, Oliver; Rumpf, Moritz; Eisenbach, Philipp; Grohmann, Manfred; Aikas, Topi Negotiate My Force Flow Designing With Dynamic Concrete Formwork Inproceedings 34th eCAADe Conference (eCAADe), AUG 24-26, 2016, Univ Oulu, Oulu Sch Architecture, Oulu, FINLAND, pp. 93–102, ECAADE-EDUCATION & RESEARCH COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EUROPE, 2016. @inproceedings{Tessmann2016c, title = {Negotiate My Force Flow Designing With Dynamic Concrete Formwork}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Moritz Rumpf and Philipp Eisenbach and Manfred Grohmann and Topi Aikas}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307546228_Negotiate_My_Force_Flow_-_Designing_With_Dynamic_Concrete_Formwork}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, booktitle = {34th eCAADe Conference (eCAADe), AUG 24-26, 2016, Univ Oulu, Oulu Sch Architecture, Oulu, FINLAND}, pages = {93--102}, publisher = {ECAADE-EDUCATION & RESEARCH COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EUROPE}, abstract = {A composite system, made from layers of perforated plywood and latex film, together with ropes and rubber seals, performs as a flexible concrete formwork. In our research we investigated whether such a system could yield more than only one single repetitive concrete form. We sought to reduce the amount of material consumed by conventional formwork and we conceived formwork as part of the design process rather than a technical means during construction. We worked as a team of architects, structural engineers and artists and through the confluence of computational design, digital fabrication, material simulation and prototyping.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } A composite system, made from layers of perforated plywood and latex film, together with ropes and rubber seals, performs as a flexible concrete formwork. In our research we investigated whether such a system could yield more than only one single repetitive concrete form. We sought to reduce the amount of material consumed by conventional formwork and we conceived formwork as part of the design process rather than a technical means during construction. We worked as a team of architects, structural engineers and artists and through the confluence of computational design, digital fabrication, material simulation and prototyping. |
2013 |
Tessmann, Oliver Topological Interlocking Assemblies Inproceedings Achten, Henri; č, Jiří Pavli; Hulín, Jaroslav; ě, Dana Mat (Ed.): 30th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, pp. 12–14, 2013. @inproceedings{Tessmann2013, title = {Topological Interlocking Assemblies}, author = {Oliver Tessmann}, editor = {Henri Achten and Jiří Pavli{č}ek and Jaroslav Hulín and Dana Mat{ě}jovská}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285833430_Topological_interlocking_assemblies}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, booktitle = {30th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe}, pages = {12--14}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
Tessmann, Oliver Interlocking Manifold Kinematically Constrained Multi-material Systems Incollection Advances in Architectural Geometry 2012, pp. 269–278, Springer, 2013. @incollection{Tessmann2013a, title = {Interlocking Manifold Kinematically Constrained Multi-material Systems}, author = {Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301951385_Interlocking_Manifold_Kinematically_Constrained_Multi-material_Systems}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, booktitle = {Advances in Architectural Geometry 2012}, pages = {269--278}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {This research project investigates topological interlocking assemblies for architectural constructions. Topological Interlocking Assemblies (TIA) are systems that unfold structural capacity by kinematically constraining and interlocking elements. Masonry is a simple example of an interlocking system. Nevertheless mortar, as additional rigid aggregate is needed to bind the elements. Assemblies with intricately interlocking modules in contrast, exclusively constrain their elements through inherent geometrical and topological properties. Topological interlocking systems were developed in material science and masonry construction. This project seeks to re-conceptualize the system within an architectural framework by embracing computational design, analysis and fabrication tools and procedures. The goal is to develop geometrical differentiated, reversible, force-locked systems and the processes and methods to design and manufacture them. The research started as a design studio at the Staedelschule Architecture Class (SAC) in Frankfurt.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } This research project investigates topological interlocking assemblies for architectural constructions. Topological Interlocking Assemblies (TIA) are systems that unfold structural capacity by kinematically constraining and interlocking elements. Masonry is a simple example of an interlocking system. Nevertheless mortar, as additional rigid aggregate is needed to bind the elements. Assemblies with intricately interlocking modules in contrast, exclusively constrain their elements through inherent geometrical and topological properties. Topological interlocking systems were developed in material science and masonry construction. This project seeks to re-conceptualize the system within an architectural framework by embracing computational design, analysis and fabrication tools and procedures. The goal is to develop geometrical differentiated, reversible, force-locked systems and the processes and methods to design and manufacture them. The research started as a design studio at the Staedelschule Architecture Class (SAC) in Frankfurt. |
Tessmann, Oliver; Becker, Mirco Extremely heavy and incredibly light: performative assemblies in dynamic environments Inproceedings Stouffs, Rudi; Patrick, Janssen; Roudavski, Stanilav; Tuncer, Bige (Ed.): 18th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Open Systems, CAADRIA 2013; Singapore; Singapore; 15 May 2013 through 18 May 2013, pp. 469–478, The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Hong Kong, and Center for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA), Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapor, Singapore, 2013, ISBN: 978-988-19026-4-1. @inproceedings{Tessmann2013b, title = {Extremely heavy and incredibly light: performative assemblies in dynamic environments}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Mirco Becker}, editor = {Rudi Stouffs and Janssen Patrick and Stanilav Roudavski and Bige Tuncer}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260312283_EXTREMELY_HEAVY_AND_INCREDIBLY_LIGHT_Performative_assemblies_in_dynamic_environments}, isbn = {978-988-19026-4-1}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, booktitle = {18th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Open Systems, CAADRIA 2013; Singapore; Singapore; 15 May 2013 through 18 May 2013}, pages = {469--478}, publisher = {The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Hong Kong, and Center for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA), Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapor}, address = {Singapore}, abstract = {This research addresses the design and negotiation of two kinds of assemblies that are similar in topology but fundamentally different in per-formance. Firstly, Topological Interlocking Assemblies (TA) are made of solid elements. Their overall structural integrity relies on each element being kinematical constraint by its neighbours. Secondly, Bell Kites, similar in topology but fundamentally different in performance these kites are made of clusters of tetrahedrons. While TA are heavy, massive and exposed to gravity Bell Kites are super light and dominantly driven by wind forces. These two instances formulate the opposing ends of a spectrum in which a new system, one that is capable of covering the full range of performance, is developed and re-conceptualized in architectural context. The research seeks design-innovation by scrutinizing systems that are not yet part of the architectural ecosystem. Mapping out their performative characteristics and developing their spatial and programmatic potential through conscious design moves explore the potential for architectural applications. The work presented in this paper is the result of a design research studio of the Architecture and Performative Design Class at the Staedelschule in Frankfurt.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } This research addresses the design and negotiation of two kinds of assemblies that are similar in topology but fundamentally different in per-formance. Firstly, Topological Interlocking Assemblies (TA) are made of solid elements. Their overall structural integrity relies on each element being kinematical constraint by its neighbours. Secondly, Bell Kites, similar in topology but fundamentally different in performance these kites are made of clusters of tetrahedrons. While TA are heavy, massive and exposed to gravity Bell Kites are super light and dominantly driven by wind forces. These two instances formulate the opposing ends of a spectrum in which a new system, one that is capable of covering the full range of performance, is developed and re-conceptualized in architectural context. The research seeks design-innovation by scrutinizing systems that are not yet part of the architectural ecosystem. Mapping out their performative characteristics and developing their spatial and programmatic potential through conscious design moves explore the potential for architectural applications. The work presented in this paper is the result of a design research studio of the Architecture and Performative Design Class at the Staedelschule in Frankfurt. |
Weilandt, Agnes; Tessmann, Oliver From Structural Purity to Site Specificity: New Canopies for the Entrance Gates of the Messe Frankfurt Inproceedings Design Modelling Symposium Berlin 28/09-2/10/2013, pp. 91–102, 2013. @inproceedings{Weilandt2013, title = {From Structural Purity to Site Specificity: New Canopies for the Entrance Gates of the Messe Frankfurt}, author = {Agnes Weilandt and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {http://kth.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A658850&dswid=-5600}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, booktitle = {Design Modelling Symposium Berlin 28/09-2/10/2013}, pages = {91--102}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
2011 |
Tessmann, Oliver; Bollinger, Klaus; Manfred, Grohmann; Mark, Fahlbusch; Markus, Schein The Sphere–generate, calculate, fabricate Incollection Ruairi, Glynn; Sheil, Bob (Ed.): Fabricate, pp. 192–195, Riverside Architectural Press, 2011. @incollection{Tessmann2011, title = {The Sphere–generate, calculate, fabricate}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Klaus Bollinger and Grohmann Manfred and Fahlbusch Mark and Schein Markus}, editor = {Glynn Ruairi and Bob Sheil}, url = {https://books.google.de/books?id=-kVLDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA191&lpg=PA191&dq=The+Sphere–generate,+calculate,+fabricate+oliver+tessmann&source=bl&ots=SeZd2wVUgp&sig=ACfU3U0AGh60YHlM87MMqR1djRMnPgI77A&hl=de&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjUjrW_5P3mAhUJZVAKHRmFCcYQ6AEwAnoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=The%20Sphere–generate%2C%20calculate%2C%20fabricate%20oliver%20tessmann&f=false}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, booktitle = {Fabricate}, pages = {192--195}, publisher = {Riverside Architectural Press}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Grohmann, Manfred; Tessmann, Oliver Geometry, topology, materiality: The structural parameters in a collaborative design approach Journal Article Distributed Intelligence In Design, pp. 252, 2011, ISBN: 1444392387. @article{Grohmann2011, title = {Geometry, topology, materiality: The structural parameters in a collaborative design approach}, author = {Manfred Grohmann and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294759466_Geometry_Topology_Materiality_The_Structural_Parameters_in_a_Collaborative_Design_Approach}, isbn = {1444392387}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Distributed Intelligence In Design}, pages = {252}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2010 |
Bollinger, Klaus; Grohmann, Manfred; Tessmann, Oliver The Sphere Project—Negotiate geometrical representations from design to production Journal Article Advances in Architectural Geometry 2010, pp. 103–111, 2010. @article{Bollinger2010a, title = {The Sphere Project—Negotiate geometrical representations from design to production}, author = {Klaus Bollinger and Manfred Grohmann and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312006722_7_The_Sphere_Project_-_Negotiate_Geometrical_Representations_From_Design_to_Production}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Advances in Architectural Geometry 2010}, pages = {103--111}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Bollinger, Klaus; Grohmann, Manfred; Tessmann, Oliver Structured becoming: evolutionary processes in design engineering Journal Article Architectural Design, 80 (4), pp. 34–39, 2010, ISBN: 1554-2769. @article{Bollinger2010b, title = {Structured becoming: evolutionary processes in design engineering}, author = {Klaus Bollinger and Manfred Grohmann and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229915089_Structured_Becoming_Evolutionary_Processes_in_Design_Engineering}, isbn = {1554-2769}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Architectural Design}, volume = {80}, number = {4}, pages = {34--39}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2009 |
Tessmann, Oliver; Bollinger, Klaus; Grohmann, Manfred On Shells, Structural Landscapes and Performative Geometry Journal Article 2009. @article{Tessmann2009, title = {On Shells, Structural Landscapes and Performative Geometry}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Klaus Bollinger and Manfred Grohmann}, url = {http://papers.cumincad.org/data/works/att/ecaade2009_050.content.pdf}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2008 |
Bollinger, Klaus; Grohmann, Manfred; Tessman, Oliver Form, Force, Performance: Multi‐Parametric Structural Design Journal Article Architectural Design, 78 (2), pp. 20–25, 2008, ISBN: 1554-2769. @article{Bollinger2008, title = {Form, Force, Performance: Multi‐Parametric Structural Design}, author = {Klaus Bollinger and Manfred Grohmann and Oliver Tessman}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227870549_Form_Force_Performance_Multi-Parametric_Structural_Design}, isbn = {1554-2769}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {Architectural Design}, volume = {78}, number = {2}, pages = {20--25}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Schein, Markus; Tessmann, Oliver Structural analysis as driver in surface-based design approaches Journal Article International Journal of Architectural Computing, 6 (1), pp. 19–39, 2008, ISBN: 1478-0771. @article{Schein2008, title = {Structural analysis as driver in surface-based design approaches}, author = {Markus Schein and Oliver Tessmann}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/30875557_Structural_Analysis_as_Driver_in_Surface-Based_Design_Approaches}, isbn = {1478-0771}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {International Journal of Architectural Computing}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {19--39}, abstract = {This ongoing research argues for novel strategies to integrate structural analysis data in an architectural design approach. Instead of a linear procedure of synthesis, analysis and post-rationalisation a synthesis/analysis loop is installed that uses structural analysis data as design driver from early on. The approach is not aiming for a pure force-driven form-finding or optimization process but regards structural performance as one design criteria among others. Equilibrium between multiple parameters is aspired instead of a single-parameter-optimum. The research is conducted by a custom-made digital interface between a 3d modelling software and an application for structural analysis of space frames structures. Surfaces are translated into meshes with supports at user-defined nodes and then exposed to its dead load in the structural analysis software. The resulting nodal deviation is feed into an algorithm that steers the appropriate reaction towards the local stresses and deviations, taking into account the mesh topology, its supports and their position in the mesh. The initial mesh is optimized in shape transformed back into a double-layer surface model in the 3d software which evolves into an interconnected two-layer space frame. An instant feedback from synthesis to analysis and vice versa is installed. Analysing techniques migrate into the realm of synthesis.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This ongoing research argues for novel strategies to integrate structural analysis data in an architectural design approach. Instead of a linear procedure of synthesis, analysis and post-rationalisation a synthesis/analysis loop is installed that uses structural analysis data as design driver from early on. The approach is not aiming for a pure force-driven form-finding or optimization process but regards structural performance as one design criteria among others. Equilibrium between multiple parameters is aspired instead of a single-parameter-optimum. The research is conducted by a custom-made digital interface between a 3d modelling software and an application for structural analysis of space frames structures. Surfaces are translated into meshes with supports at user-defined nodes and then exposed to its dead load in the structural analysis software. The resulting nodal deviation is feed into an algorithm that steers the appropriate reaction towards the local stresses and deviations, taking into account the mesh topology, its supports and their position in the mesh. The initial mesh is optimized in shape transformed back into a double-layer surface model in the 3d software which evolves into an interconnected two-layer space frame. An instant feedback from synthesis to analysis and vice versa is installed. Analysing techniques migrate into the realm of synthesis. |
Grohmann, Manfred; Tessmann, Oliver 2 Algorithmic design optimization Journal Article Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement, pp. 21, 2008, ISBN: 1405170247. @article{Grohmann2008, title = {2 Algorithmic design optimization}, author = {Manfred Grohmann and Oliver Tessmann}, isbn = {1405170247}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement}, pages = {21}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2007 |
Grohmann, Manfred; Tessmann, Oliver; Zimmermann, Gregor; Schein, Markus In:ex:terior structures: Entwurf eines UHPC-Pavillon Book Book on Demand, 2007. @book{Grohmann2007, title = {In:ex:terior structures: Entwurf eines UHPC-Pavillon}, author = {Manfred Grohmann and Oliver Tessmann and Gregor Zimmermann and Markus Schein}, url = {https://www.bod.de/buchshop/in-ex-terior-structures-9783837014518}, year = {2007}, date = {2007-01-01}, publisher = {Book on Demand}, abstract = {In diesem Buch werden die Resultate des interdisziplinären Projekts "InExTerior Structures" anschaulich dargestellt. Aufgabe war der Entwurf eines Pavillons aus UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete). Dieser sollte die herausragenden Eigenschaften des Materials präsentieren. Die Studierenden entwickelten regelbasierte Entwurfskonzepte mithilfe von 3D Modelliersoftware, CNC gefräste Betonschalungen und prototypische Panelle. Ziel war die Umsetzung eines Entwurfs bzw. Bauteils im Originalmaßstab. Das Projekt wurde an der Universität Kassel in Kooperation von Architekten, Produkt-Designern und Bauingenieuren der FB6, FB14 und FB20 entwickelt.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } In diesem Buch werden die Resultate des interdisziplinären Projekts "InExTerior Structures" anschaulich dargestellt. Aufgabe war der Entwurf eines Pavillons aus UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete). Dieser sollte die herausragenden Eigenschaften des Materials präsentieren. Die Studierenden entwickelten regelbasierte Entwurfskonzepte mithilfe von 3D Modelliersoftware, CNC gefräste Betonschalungen und prototypische Panelle. Ziel war die Umsetzung eines Entwurfs bzw. Bauteils im Originalmaßstab. Das Projekt wurde an der Universität Kassel in Kooperation von Architekten, Produkt-Designern und Bauingenieuren der FB6, FB14 und FB20 entwickelt. |
2005 |
Tessmann, Oliver; Mirco, Becker; Fromm, Asko A design approach integrating architectural design with engineering by using programming as an adaptive tool Inproceedings AEC2005, pp. 73–80, SOON, 2005. @inproceedings{Tessmann2005, title = {A design approach integrating architectural design with engineering by using programming as an adaptive tool}, author = {Oliver Tessmann and Becker Mirco and Asko Fromm}, url = {http://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A500951&dswid=-7379}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, booktitle = {AEC2005}, pages = {73--80}, publisher = {SOON}, abstract = {Instead of using engineering consultancy after finishing a design proposal and expecting solutions our pitch is to evaporate the professional demarcations of architects and engineers in order to synthesize the expertise of both professions. A collaborative approach with emphasis on a critical feedback is initiated in the beginning of the project. The use of NURBS surfaces as a powerful representation of double-curved surfaces ever so often compromises constructability. The paper describes how such a surface is translated into a population of parametric components. An adaptive space frame module is proliferated by using the surface parameterisation and a set of script routines. Component and form are developed simultaneously using design and engineering intelligence. This cooperative strategy between architects and engineers as well as the use of programming is exemplified by the project “augmentedFRAME” a design proposal for a landmark tower for Paris’ bid to organise the Olympic Games 2012. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Instead of using engineering consultancy after finishing a design proposal and expecting solutions our pitch is to evaporate the professional demarcations of architects and engineers in order to synthesize the expertise of both professions. A collaborative approach with emphasis on a critical feedback is initiated in the beginning of the project. The use of NURBS surfaces as a powerful representation of double-curved surfaces ever so often compromises constructability. The paper describes how such a surface is translated into a population of parametric components. An adaptive space frame module is proliferated by using the surface parameterisation and a set of script routines. Component and form are developed simultaneously using design and engineering intelligence. This cooperative strategy between architects and engineers as well as the use of programming is exemplified by the project “augmentedFRAME” a design proposal for a landmark tower for Paris’ bid to organise the Olympic Games 2012. |