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The MARS Pavilion integrates robots into the construction process, combining the precision or robots and the freedom of fabric to achieve organic geometry. Industrial robot arms manipulate fabric sleeves, creating an adjustable formwork into which concrete is poured. No two components are the same in the structure, which is designed to be a catenary to keep every member in compression. Steel fiber is introduced in lieu of rebar, yielding exceptional compressive, tensile and flexural strength. 9,500 psi was achieved after 3 days. A uniform steel connection detail is used throughout, creating a consistent means for assembly.

Design Team: Joseph Sarafian, Ron Culver, Steve Fuchs, Andrew Lindauer, David Spiva

Video: Eric Minh Swenson

Engineering: Walter P. Moore
Steve Lewis, Cheryl Luo, Kais Al-Rawi