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25.01.2022 Proud to have been a small part of the incredible Daramu House at Barangaroo. Pixality completed the complex concrete mould for the concrete strut seen here supporting the sculptural timber and glass design. Architects @tzarchitecture designed the six-story timber Daramu House with a specific focus on renewable material and recycled hardwood blades. The visible concrete struts are virtually the only cement elements and as points of ground contact help prevent termites and rising damp . theguthrieproject (1&2) / @pixality (3) @ , '

24.01.2022 INSPIRATION: The curved lines and arches of Aube Venue in Khet Taling Chan,Thailand. Designed by PHTAA living design, the building has been created to balance being an intimate event space for friends and family to witness the wedding day of loved ones as much as it is a living photographic studio thanks to its unique design elements. The theme of the arches and the curved wall is repeated inside the building in various forms, including the sculptural staircase in the courtyard, from where the bride throws her bouquet. The arches forming both the exterior wall of the main hall and the cloistered structure overlap each other, again creating a feeling of movement while the curves are scaled down in the cornice of the arch-shaped skylights in the ceiling of the main hall. @beersingnoi / @photo.ketsiree.wongwan

21.01.2022 Concrete bridge headstocks like these require custom-made moulds to create the visually appealing smooth curves. At Pixality we can work with you to design and create custom moulds like these and many others used in civil construction .

19.01.2022 Outdoor GFRC concrete stool created for client @pop.plus using a mould created by us. With Pixality, almost any complicated shape is possible - if you can design it, we can make the mould for it. @pop.plus

19.01.2022 INSPIRATION: The parametric architecture of Harbin Opera House situated in the Northern Chinese city of Harbin (a UNESCO listed "City of Music") and designed by MAD Architects The curved precast concrete walls in the lobby and public areas outside the main theatre spaces are designed to allow light into the building's complex structural systems and create a bright light-filled environment for visitors. "In 2010, MAD won the international open competition ...for Harbin Cultural Island, a master plan for an opera house, a cultural center, and the surrounding wetland landscape along Harbin’s Songhua River. The sinuous opera house is the focal point of the Cultural Island, occupying a building area of approximately 850,000 square feet of the site’s 444 acres total area. It features a grand theater that can host over 1,600 patrons and a smaller theater to accommodate an intimate audience of 400." - MAD Architects Photo: Adam Mork See more

19.01.2022 An example of a planter bowl & stand complex composite mould we created for a client to then make their own GFRC/GRC/UHPC cement-based planter products .

18.01.2022 INSPIRATION: The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Center is designed with two collaborating systems, a concrete structure and a space frame system which is clad in both Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GFRP) to be able to achieve the fluid curves of the building's design. @_nancy_dc

18.01.2022 A custom concrete project that Pixality founder Kris Palasrinne project managed many years ago (mould design). An excellent design and use of curved concrete, it’s standing strong and looking just as good today along Grey Street in Brisbane (above Pourboy if you're on the lookout!)

18.01.2022 At Pixality we can create double curved and free form geometric moulds in all shapes and sizes. This unique planter module with upholstered seating using GFRC/GRC/UPPC is a great example of a project we worked on with Pop Plus (bespoke moulds for the curved corners) . @pop.plus

16.01.2022 INSPIRATION: Nanchang Waves designed by Nordic Office of Architecture . Built in Nanchang (the capital city of the landlocked Jiangxi province), the futuristic design utilizes GRC components and has been inspired by the waterscapes of the surrounding wetlands. It includes a viewing tower and surrounding public spaces along with arenas for events, cafes, galleries and urban agriculture gardens for the neighbourhood schools. @schranimage / Sanying Landscape Architecture / Qiu Ripei

15.01.2022 Pixality on site with a concrete Y-column. Not only can we assist with the design of complex concrete moulds but we can also supervise on-site assembly of moulds .

15.01.2022 INSPIRATION: The Shell Villa by Kotaro Ide / ARTechnic . Nestled in the forests of Karuizawa in the Nagano prefecture of Japan, the Shell Villa is a holiday home/weekender built in 2008 designed to be low maintenance and withstand the regions low temperatures and high humidity levels. One of the ways it achieves this is through the use of reinforced concrete for the majority of the structure to reduce the chance of wood-rot caused by the harsh climate. Nacasa & Partners Inc.

15.01.2022 How we help ARCHITECTS : With the advance in digital technology, architects have the ability to create amazing shaped buildings. The issue is the construction industry doesn't always know how to effectively and efficiently build these intricate and irregular shaped designs with traditional materials and processes. Pixality helps simplify complex structures and specializes in the design and manufacture of complex moulds. We act as a bridge between the digital design...s created by architects and the analogue physical construction of the designs. We offer a range of services including: - Consulting on feasibility of designs including costings, reinforcing design considerations, lifting & placing design considerations, transport method design considerations - 3D Design and modeling concepts - Practical design input and advice - Robotic manufacturing of complex moulds - Advanced materials and composite solutions - Liase with third-parties of your behalf to ensure all aspects of the project are understood from a manufacturing perspective With Pixality, almost any imaginable shape can be made thanks to digital fabrication, allowing clients to push the boundaries of what’s possible in design. Get in touch by phone, email or send us a DM to find out how we can help on your next project. See more

14.01.2022 INSPIRATION : "Naturalis" Biodiversity Center designed by Dutch architecture firm @neutelingsriedijkarchitects in collaboration with fashion designer @irisvanherpen. Built in the city of Leiden, the exterior of the National Research centre mimics the geological structure of stone with the "earth-like" brick being broken up by a ribbon of white concrete, designed by Iris Van Herpen to imitate a swathe of fabric. by @dariascagliola

13.01.2022 INSPIRATION: Render by EDG NYC a unique building exterior facade that could be made possible through the use of 3D printed precast concrete.

11.01.2022 At Pixality we can design and create moulds for almost any imaginable shape, including unique shaped GFRC planter pots like this. If you’re after something similar or have an idea but don’t know where to start - get in touch and ask how we can help with our design, consulting and manufacturing services.

11.01.2022 INSPIRATION: House in the Landscape by Russian based Niko Architect. A futuristic hobbit house of sorts, the curved building concept is designed to be built into its external surroundings and flow seamlessly between the exterior and interior spaces. Giant asymmetrical skylights integrated throughout the design would also allow sunlight to reach the living spaces nestled furthest into the landscape .

10.01.2022 Patterned precast concrete wall panel created with a steel mould designed by Pixality. Reusable steel molds like this offer a cost efficient method of production and ensure a consistent quality finish . If you need help bringing your complex-shaped ideas to life, get in touch to discuss how we can help .

07.01.2022 INSPIRATION : The strategically designed off-form concrete walls at Design Orchard in Singapore. The circular openings allow light, view points (except for the mirrored holes) and ventilation without compromising the structural walls . Designed by WOHA Architects and built to nurture emerging local designers, Design Orchard is a 2.5-story development that integrates a retail showcase on the ground floor, incubation and co-working spaces on the upper floors, and an events space on the rooftop. This gives designers the resources to conceptualise, produce, and testbed their products all under one roof. Patrick Bingham-Hall

06.01.2022 INSPIRATION: The suburban concrete cave Bewboc House in Kuala Lumpur. Designed by Fabian Tan Architect and built entirely of cast-in-situ concrete, the suburban terrace is an extension of the original house and features floor to ceiling concrete, a cavernous vaulted annex and two giant wooden doors that open up to the outdoor living space. @bricksbegin/ @ceavs

01.01.2022 INSPIRATION : The "Arc House" designed by Iranian architect and interior designer miladeshtiyaghi. Currently under construction in Freiburg, Germany, the villa was designed for an Iranian family and incorporates Iranian architectural patterns in the design of the project and interior furniture. miladeshtiyaghi