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Resillient Joinery | 2025

Architectural Association School of Architecture

M.Arch -Design Research Labratory

Guided by: Hanjun Kim,José Pareja Gómez,Anna Kondrashova

Design team: Evelyn Kreslavsky, Juan Antonio Fuentes, Ayorinde Fadayiro, Minh Ngo, Sriram Natarajan

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Urban View of the finilized prototype

"Resilient Joinery" is a wooden infrastructure that merges traditional Japanese dry joinery techniques with an innovative wood-bending process.

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This complex and long process (approx 27 hours) involves kerfing the wood, steaming it to achieve the desired curvature, and securing it in molds to define its final form.

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This approach enables a fluid and adaptable design while maintaining structural strength and aesthetic appeal through a node-based system.

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The structure consists of nine nodes, formed by 54 uniquely crafted wooden elements, each custom-designed to contribute to its distinctive geometry

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By utilizing advanced kerfing techniques, the structure also incorporates responsive edge components that react to humidity levels, allowing them to bend in real time. This dynamic feature introduces a performative aspect to the design, enhancing its adaptability and interaction with environmental conditions.

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