Bio-Informed 3D Printed Masonry
Over three millennia ago, the first vaults were constructed using sun-dried mud bricks, a solution born from the arid Egyptian climate. This marked the beginning of a non-linear evolution of brick morphology, influenced by environmental, economic, and sociological factors. The humble brick, a product of human techne, has transcended its practical origins to become a symbol of cultural memory, continuity, and reinvention. Its influence can be seen in the vaulting tubes of Northern Africa, the hollow voussoirs of Roman Britain's baths, and the rainwater-filtering bricks of Venice's wells.
Crafted from the Earth's most abundant materials, the "simple brick" can shed light into perceiving Heidegger's insight of what it means to dwell. Yet, in the 21st century, as digital transformation and computerized manufacturing redefine architectural processes, a critical question emerges: What form will the brick take next?
This project was featured at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 in the “Grounded” Türkiye Pavilion, curated by Ceren Erdem & Bilge Kalfa Dogan
Project Team: Kesra Mansuri, inana Abdulli, Asena Kumsal ŞEN BAYRAM
Thanks to everyone who helped make this project a reality!
▪️ Mehmet Zeyneloğlu for sharing his expertise in robotic milling and providing invaluable support throughout the fabrication process.
▪️Emir Mansuri for his unwavering financial and moral support, making this journey possible.
▪️Şenel Sena Eşidir for assisting us during the assembly process with dedication and enthusiasm.
▪️İlay Bilge Şen for capturing these stunning photographs and documenting our work so beautifully.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Marshall Global Logistics for their sponsorship.
