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Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu ndi Subinay Malhotra

Dizayini ya Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu ndi Subinay Malhotra ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe Opangidwa ndi Makina, Algorithm, Parametric ndi AI.


ChitsuloZopangidwa ndi Makina· 2025

Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu

ndi Subinay Malhotra

Kasitomala: Subinay Malhotra Designworks

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Zopangidwa ndi Makina

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Kapangidwe

Za Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu

Plexus ndi dongosolo lolumikiza zinthu lomwe limagwiritsa ntchito ma modular okhala ndi mapangidwe a generative design ndi zolumikizira zosinthasintha. Dongosololi limalumikiza zigawo popanda zida zolumikizira zachikhalidwe, kulola kusintha kosalala pakati pa mawonekedwe ndi mapangidwe. Zigawozo zimapangidwa kudzera mu njira ya lost-wax casting kuchokera ku zitsanzo za phula zopangidwa ndi kasamalidwe ka 3D printing. Ukonde wa algorithmic umalimbikitsa malo omwe amakumana ndi kupsinjika kwambiri ndi kuchepetsa kuchuluka kwa chitsulo chomwe chimagwiritsidwa ntchito. Njira ya anodizing yosavulaza chilengedwe komanso plating yopanda poizoni zimawonjezera kulimba ndi ubwino wa mawonekedwe akunja. Plexus imathandizira kumangidwa ndi kusinthasintha m'magwiritsidwe ntchito osiyanasiyana.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Plexus Dongosolo Lolumikiza Zinthu amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

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Makhalidwe Apadera
Plexus redefines modular joinery by integrating generative design with adaptable connection systems, allowing seamless transformation into various applications. Its innovative joining method enables fluid transitions between surfaces and structures, eliminating conventional fasteners while enhancing strength, flexibility, and scalability. Combining advanced metal treatments with precision-engineered connections, Plexus challenges traditional assembly processes by giving reconfigurable solutions
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba
218mm x 175mm x 162mm
Zizindikiro
generative design, modular joinery, parametric modeling, lost-wax casting, eco-friendly plating, sustainable manufacturing, computational fabrication, adaptive structures, material efficiency, algorithmic mesh
Teknoloji Yopangira
Plexus utilizes 3D-printed wax patterns combined with lost-wax casting to achieve intricate, high-precision modular joinery. The generative design is first developed through parametric modeling, then translated into wax prototypes via SLA 3D printing. These wax models undergo investment casting, producing durable metal components with seamless, organic forms. The system integrates custom anodization, electroplating, and multi-material hybridization, enhancing surface properties, durability, and aesthetic adaptability, redefining traditional joinery through advanced computational fabrication techniques.
Vuto la Dizayini
The biggest challenge in Plexus was balancing structural integrity with material reduction while maintaining seamless adaptability. Algorithmic joinery required extensive computational testing to optimize mesh density for load-bearing efficiency without overusing metal. Overcoming manufacturing constraints in lost-wax casting and eco-plating demanded collaboration with fabricators to refine tolerances. Bridging generative design with real-world production was key to making Plexus both scalable and sustainable.
Kafukufuku
Plexus is based on experimental design research exploring algorithmic joinery and modular assembly, with a focus on reducing unnecessary metal use through optimized material distribution and eco-friendly plating techniques. The objective was to create a seamless, reconfigurable connection system that enhances efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. Using parametric modeling and computational simulations, the study analyzed load distribution and material behavior to eliminate excess material in non-critical areas. Data was gathered through digital stress tests and 3D-printed prototypes, refined via lost-wax casting and advanced metal treatments. Participants included engineers, designers, and fabricators, who provided insights into usability, strength, and scalability. The research demonstrated that generative mesh structures strategically reduce metal usage while maintaining structural integrity. Additionally, eco-friendly plating techniques, such as low-impact anodization and non-toxic electroplating, were integrated to enhance durability and environmental sustainability. This innovation enables sustainable manufacturing, minimizing waste while enhancing performance and flexibility. The impact extends to product design, architecture, and adaptive manufacturing, offering an efficient, high-performance alternative to traditional joinery.
Chilimbikitso
Inspired by nature’s seamless connections and biological structures, Plexus reimagines traditional joinery through generative design and modular adaptability. The project stems from parametric design, biomimicry, and material efficiency research, seeking to eliminate rigid fasteners in favor of fluid, scalable connections. By integrating algorithmic modeling with precision engineering, Plexus introduces a versatile, reconfigurable system that adapts across multiple applications.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti
The project started in August 2024 and was produced by February 2025. Plexus Joinery has been published globally, receiving recognition across various platforms.
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito
Plexus utilizes an algorithmically generated mesh structure within its modular joinery system, ensuring optimal strength and weight distribution. The mesh is parametrically designed to reinforce stress points, allowing the structure to withstand significant loads while maintaining a lightweight, organic form. This adaptive approach enables seamless assembly, transformation, and reconfiguration without traditional fasteners, enhancing structural integrity, user interaction, and aesthetic fluidity in a scalable design solution.
Mamembala a Gulu
Subinay Malhotra
Mwini Zithunzi
Image #1: Plexus Joinery
Image #2: In Context
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Image #3: Function

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