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Late Zaha Hadid 3D Printed Chair Showcased At Zaha Hadid Retrospective Later This Year

Stratasys is showcasing its unique 3D printed chair, designed by the late Zaha Hadid with Patrick Schumacher, at a retrospective of Zaha Hadid’s work, which opened on 27th May in Venice. The 10-room exhibition, set to run until 27th November during the Venice Architecture Biennale, celebrates the life and works of the world-renowned architect, who passed away earlier this year.

Since the development of the original 3D printed prototype in 2014, the chair has been showcased at various exhibitions and museums around Europe, and has continued to be a representation of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) commitment to 3D printing.

3D printed CHAIR by world-renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, and Patrick Schumacher in collaboration with STRATASYS, 3D printed on the Stratasys Objet1000 Multi-Material 3D Printer
3D printed CHAIR by world-renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, and Patrick Schumacher in collaboration with STRATASYS, 3D printed on the Stratasys Objet1000 Multi-Material 3D Printer

“We are always looking to research new design and manufacturing methods with the explicit intention of ‘scaling up’ for applications in the construction industry,” commented Shajay Bhooshan, Associate, ZHA. “3D printed design projects such as this collaboration with Stratasys are of significant importance for the wider industry. The 3D printed chair epitomizes the bi-directional influence between technology and the way we design that we are always striving to create.”

Developed specifically to explore the possibilities of multi-color, multi-material 3D printing, the starting point for ZHA was to design a relatively lightweight chair that made use of its geometry, detailing and manufacture to highlight and improve its performance. Investigating the design potentials of the structural optimisation process, ZHA considered the loading condition of a person sitting down, and used the optimisation results to create a structural pattern that deploys material density and depth where structurally required.

With the advanced capabilities of Stratasys’ Objet1000 Multi-material 3D Printer, the designers were then able to translate these structural elements into the design. Stratasys were able to 3D print the chair using gradations of color and opacity, from clear transparent to opaque cyan, to represent the structural performance of each area of the chair.

Zaha Hadid Chair Close Up
3D printed CHAIR by world-renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, and Patrick Schumacher in collaboration with STRATASYS, 3D printed on the Stratasys Objet1000 Multi-Material 3D Printer

As Naomi Kaempfer, Creative Director for Art Fashion Design, Stratasys, explains: “The Zaha Hadid retrospective in Venice provides an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the iconic, award-winning architect. Zaha Hadid is undoubtedly the greatest female architect of our time. We are honored to have collaborated with her, and her team of extraordinary architects. Together with her partner, Patrick Schumacher, Zaha has pioneered a revolution in the world of architecture and design. She defined parametricism and created a unique signature style that engages and inspires creativity around the world.

At Stratasys, we have seen first-hand the transformative impact that her life and works has had on the creative industries, and we strongly believe that her legacy will continue to influence designers and architects for generations to come.”


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