Project EGG small pavilion by Michiel van der Kley

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

MVDK : To make an object that can only be 3D printed. I did so not only by designing an object consisting of 4760 unique stones, but also by working together with hundreds of 3D printers from all around the world

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

MVDK : To make an object that can only be 3D printed. I did so not only by designing an object consisting of 4760 unique stones, but also by working together with hundreds of 3D printers from all around the world

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

MVDK : I want to move on in the field of 3D printing. I'm doing a bridge now, 3D printed in concrete and other projects like that will emerge

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

MVDK : my own idea

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

MVDK : no. It is a unique and autonomous project

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

MVDK : I wanted to see where 3D printing could bring us and what it could bring us

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

MVDK : there are none

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

MVDK : It doen't mean anything apart form the slight resemblance to an egg

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

MVDK : Mainly software, Rhino and Grasshopper

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

MVDK : The fact that i cooperated with hundreds of makers form all around the world and the fact that it can only be 3D printed

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

MVDK : With hundreds 3D printers from all-around the world

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

MVDK : everything

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

MVDK : The organising of everything was a blast. Apart from that it was a big thrill

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

MVDK : I was asked by one of your team members

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

MVDK : In a lot of ways. In future projects I will try and lean on that expertise I have now