World's Largest 3D Printed Building - Qatar's Ambitious Plans for Upcoming School in the Desert - Yanko Design
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UCC Holding and Qatar's Public Works Authority have initiated the world's largest 3D printed construction project in Qatar, encompassing two schools over 40,000 square meters. This innovative project utilizes massive BODXL printers to create structures with precision and environmental benefits. The designs feature organic forms that align with the desert landscape. The initiative includes extensive preparation, optimizing concrete usage and reducing carbon emissions. Through specialized techniques, the construction minimizes waste and accelerates project timelines, positioning Qatar as a leader in additive construction innovation.
This isn't just construction, this is intended to be digital craftsmanship on an unprecedented scale, where massive BODXL printers-each the size of a Boeing 737 hangar-extrude concrete with the precision of sculptors shaping clay.
Form follows function in the most literal sense as these structures emerge from custom 50-meter-long printers that operate through Qatar's cool desert nights, marked by curves and organic forms.
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