"Positioned on either side of the main lobby entrance, the walls measure six meters in height and nine meters in length, creating a sculptural threshold between the exterior and interior. The project draws from the movement of the nearby Gulf, translating the dynamics of water into a series of fluid, wave-like forms. Each surface is composed of thousands of flowing lines that shift in density and depth, producing a tactile gradient that interacts with natural and artificial light throughout the day."
"In total, around 900 unique ceramic tiles were designed, generated parametrically, and 3D printed at Studio RAP's facility in Rotterdam. The production process ensured precision in fit and consistency in surface quality while allowing variation across each module. The installation's corner tiles were developed to wrap the patterns seamlessly, emphasizing continuity and minimizing visual interruption. Blue Voyage represents one of the largest 3D printed ceramic architectural installations completed to date."
Two six-meter-high, nine-meter-long ceramic walls flank the main lobby entrance of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, creating a sculptural threshold between exterior and interior. Blue Voyage translates the movement of the nearby Gulf into fluid, wave-like forms composed of thousands of flowing lines that shift in density and depth. Those lines produce a tactile gradient that interacts with natural and artificial light throughout the day. Approximately 900 unique ceramic tiles were parametrically generated and 3D printed at Studio RAP's Rotterdam facility to ensure precision and consistent surface quality. Corner tiles wrap patterns seamlessly to emphasize continuity and minimize visual interruption, representing one of the largest 3D-printed ceramic architectural installations to date.
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