PLANTAMETRIC

PRINTED & PLANTED...A Seed of an Idea, Digitally Grown

The Spark: 

The journey of Plantametric began not with a client, but with a question: How can we use the tools of our architectural practice—parametric design and 3D printing—to create something beautiful, functional, and alive for our own homes? The spark was the desire to design a planter that was more than just a vessel, but a piece of desktop sculpture that could only be created through a digital process and allow mass customizations with key control points.

From Digital to Dust: 

The process was a fluid dance between code and physical form. We started by developing a parametric script that could generate a series of complex, faceted forms. This allowed us to experiment with endless variations, tweaking algorithms to get the perfect balance of light, shadow, and texture. Once the form was perfected on the screen, the journey moved to the 3D printer. Watching the layers of filament build upon each other, slowly bringing the digital model into the physical world, is a kind of magic. We experimented with a variety of materials, from vibrant multi-colored and glow-in-the-dark filaments to casting the 3D prints in ceramic to explore more traditional finishes.

The Human Touch: 

Though born from a machine, each planter has a unique, hand-finished quality. The process of testing different materials and refining the print settings was a hands-on exploration of the technology's possibilities and limitations. The most rewarding moment is always the final one: filling the finished object with soil and planting a small herb or seedling, completing the journey from a line of code to a living thing.

The Lasting Impression: 

Plantametric is a small object that tells a big story about our FADE philosophy. It's a product born from our passion for Fabrication, a direct result of our day-to-day exploration of digital tools. Each planter is a beautiful, tangible reminder that the same technologies we use to design buildings can also bring a little piece of nature and bespoke design into our everyday lives.

We use advanced fabrication and digital design to create unique, custom products. Let's talk about your project.