"Customization Becomes Sustainable.” This statement represents a significant achievement in the field of yacht design. In a world characterized by luxury and opulence, typically driven by major trends and in the hands of high-ranking manufacturers and clientele, the need of a change is standing out: to invest in clean technologies, intelligent systems, and, consequently, sustainability. The uniqueness arises when we discover how these advancements align with the growing demands of customization. It is not a coincidence, and we will see how often these claims act as a catalyst, pushing companies and startups to find innovative solutions. Sustainability, in terms of process optimization, resources used, and waste reduction, is becoming reality through the application of additive manufacturing on large pieces with reinforced composite materials. This has expanded the horizons of shapes and design, breaking away from the logic of reproducibility, moving completely towards a different approach: The exploration of parametric tools to achieve varied aesthetic results and embrace visions proposed by artificial intelligence platforms is a first point. The return of the centrality of humans and their will in the ideation phase is the other pillar. Their preferences will now carry much more weight, and the choice of unique and personalized structures, superstructures, and furnishings will no longer entail significant complications in the production processes or the generation of complex waste. With these premises, intrigued by a project initiated by the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with Wally, Nugae and other partners, I present this research thesis. A project that, rather than being seen as a singular response to a brief, aims to be a clear example of how a surface and its articulation, a “mantle” on the deck of a sailing yacht, embodies the potentialities of Additive manufacturing. “Manta” represents just one of the countless possible superstructure’s shapes aimed at recreating a pleasant and cool semi-shaded environment on the boat, rewriting aesthetic codes of bimini and deckhouses; its curves -unfailingly inspired by nature- mirrors the hull, resting as a distinct entity on the water while seamlessly integrating with the surroundings. Manta represents a means to attract a specific clientele towards the possibilities of a clean and waste-free production method, and a way to express the potentialities of such a technology.
"La Personalizzazione Diventa Sostenibile". Questa affermazione rappresenta un significativo traguardo nel campo dello Yacht Design. In un mondo caratterizzato dal lusso e dall’opulenza, tipicamente guidato da trend e nelle mani di produttori e clientela di alto rango, sta emergendo la necessità di un cambiamento: investire in tecnologie pulite, sistemi intelligenti e, di conseguenza, in sostenibilità. La curiosità nasce nello scoprire l’allineamento tra questo ed una ricerca crescente di personalizzabilità. Non è una coincidenza e, vedremo, sono spesso queste pretese ad agire da catalizzatore per l’innovazione. La sostenibilità, in termini di ottimizzazione dei processi, risorse utilizzate e riduzione dei rifiuti, si sta scoprendo realizzabile attraverso l’applicazione della stampa 3D su grandi pezzi e con materiali compositi. Questo amplia gli orizzonti delle forme e del design, rompendo con la logica della riproducibilità, spostandosi su un approccio completamente diverso: L’esplorazione di strumenti parametrici per ottenere risultati estetici variati ed abbracciare anche visioni proposte dalle piattaforme di intelligenza artificiale è un primo punto. Il ritorno della centralità dell’uomo e delle sue volontà in fase di ideazione è l’altro pilastro. Le preferenze del cliente prenderanno sempre più peso e la scelta di strutture uniche e personalizzate non comporterà più complicazioni significative nei processi produttivi, tantomeno la generazione di rifiuti complessi. Con queste premesse, incuriosita da un progetto avviato dal Politecnico di Milano, in collaborazione Wally, Nugae e altri partner, propongo questo lavoro di ricerca; un progetto che, anziché essere visto come la risposta singola ad un brief, mira ad essere un chiaro esempio di come una superficie e le sue articolazioni, in questo caso una “mantella” sulla coperta di uno yacht a vela, possano incarnare le potenzialità della stampa 3d. “Manta” rappresenta solo una delle innumerevoli forme possibili atte a ricreare un piacevole e fresco ambiente in penombra di una barca, riscrivendo i codici estetici di tuga e bimini. La sua forma -ispirata immancabilmente al mondo della Natura- riflette lo scafo e al contempo riposa come entità distinta sull’acqua, integrandosi con l’ambiente circostante. Manta è un mezzo per attirare una clientela specifica verso l’investimento in metodi di produzione puliti, ottimizzati e rispettosi dell’ambiente, ed esprimerne al contempo le potenzialità.
Customisation becomes sustainable: 3D printing applied to yacht superstructures
Stasolla, Martina
2022/2023
Abstract
"Customization Becomes Sustainable.” This statement represents a significant achievement in the field of yacht design. In a world characterized by luxury and opulence, typically driven by major trends and in the hands of high-ranking manufacturers and clientele, the need of a change is standing out: to invest in clean technologies, intelligent systems, and, consequently, sustainability. The uniqueness arises when we discover how these advancements align with the growing demands of customization. It is not a coincidence, and we will see how often these claims act as a catalyst, pushing companies and startups to find innovative solutions. Sustainability, in terms of process optimization, resources used, and waste reduction, is becoming reality through the application of additive manufacturing on large pieces with reinforced composite materials. This has expanded the horizons of shapes and design, breaking away from the logic of reproducibility, moving completely towards a different approach: The exploration of parametric tools to achieve varied aesthetic results and embrace visions proposed by artificial intelligence platforms is a first point. The return of the centrality of humans and their will in the ideation phase is the other pillar. Their preferences will now carry much more weight, and the choice of unique and personalized structures, superstructures, and furnishings will no longer entail significant complications in the production processes or the generation of complex waste. With these premises, intrigued by a project initiated by the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with Wally, Nugae and other partners, I present this research thesis. A project that, rather than being seen as a singular response to a brief, aims to be a clear example of how a surface and its articulation, a “mantle” on the deck of a sailing yacht, embodies the potentialities of Additive manufacturing. “Manta” represents just one of the countless possible superstructure’s shapes aimed at recreating a pleasant and cool semi-shaded environment on the boat, rewriting aesthetic codes of bimini and deckhouses; its curves -unfailingly inspired by nature- mirrors the hull, resting as a distinct entity on the water while seamlessly integrating with the surroundings. Manta represents a means to attract a specific clientele towards the possibilities of a clean and waste-free production method, and a way to express the potentialities of such a technology.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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