Parafa - Sheet Metal Facade

Parafa - Sheet Metal Facade

2022
Zurich (CH)

Parafa is a facade project in Zurich with a large number of non-standard sheet metal components.

In collaboration with Carl Meier Sohn AG, the focus was on developing a continuous workflow connecting design, fabrication, and logistics.

VektorNode supported the project from initial design to on-site assembly. The computational design logic generated both the geometry and structured production and logistics data for industrial-scale implementation.

Challenge & Solution

Challenge

A facade geometry with hundreds of individual components required precise coordination between design, fabrication, and logistics that was difficult to manage with conventional processes.

Solution

Development of a computational system that consistently links geometry, production data, and logistics information and transfers them directly to fabrication machinery.

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Scope

Development of a continuous design and fabrication workflow for a large-scale sheet metal facade, including production and logistics data generation.

Technologies

GrasshopperLaser CuttingSheet Metal

Metrics

facadeArea

960㎡

Partners

Carl Meier Sohn AG

Production & Assembly

Website

Menzi Bürgler Kuithan Architekten

Architecture

Website

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