John Laarman hosted an exhibit that showcases blueprints for open source furniture. These blueprints can be altered then produced by anyone that can access a 3d printer and 3d modeling software.
Courtesy of © John Laarman, Tim Geurtjens, Filippo Gilardi, Mark J. Stock
Laarman says “ Digital technology is starting to define an evolution in the way we design, manufacture, distribute, protect, and even recycle physical products,” He continues to explain how modernist pioneers in the 20th century valued and changed the aesthetics and ideas about design when emerging technologies inspired them.
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Now the emerging technology is 3d modeling software’s and 3d printing manufacturing which are pushing designers to explore the new possibilities and what design means to the user. Laarman shows his Spirographic Series that uses a MX3D printer, which is a robotic printer created in Laarman’s lab and is one of the first to print metal objects. The Maker theme furniture in the exhibit is a response as the bounding box and poor material chose of many of today’s designs. This collection uses materials for strength and aesthetic qualities.
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The last theme of his exhibit is the Vortex theme. This theme is made with generative design to choose pieces for the composition such as the bookshelf. This generative design is based off parametric in computer programming. Laarman collaborated with Tim Geurtjens, Filippo Gilardi, Mark J. Stock in these projects .
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Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.