RhinoZine Magazine: Published Origami in its latest issue.

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We have been featured in the U.S. magazine RhinoZine

 

Origami is proud to announce that the US magazine RihnoZine, in its latest edition, has published an article about us, in which we presented our most outstanding projects and emphasized concepts such as biomimetics, parametric and algorithmic design, and their application to current architecture.

 

With a distinctive, multi-disciplinary and creative approach, Origami has always been characterized by the pursuit of comprehensive solutions that address the complexities of the architectural sector from the root, with plugins to match our solutions in facades, sunbreakers and metal ceilings. Our publication in RhinoZine amplifies our global reach, especially in the United States, and is a business achievement that reaffirms our commitment to cutting-edge technology, innovation and excellence.

 

The fact that our work is internationally recognized is a gratifying feeling for our team, we work every day to positively impact the spaces we transform, and the fact that our projects generate international recognition is a source of great pride for us.

We will continue working to evolve, adapt and transform the world’s spaces, with functional, disruptive and aesthetic solutions that have the capacity to be an international benchmark. We are art, technology and design.

 

Thank you RihnoZine for this recognition and for giving us the opportunity to co-create innovative ideas!

 

Read the article here

Victory Tower in Panama, a biomimetics benchmark

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This project is characterized by fluid, rhythmic and precise forms, which also have favorable ventilation, luminosity and noise functionalities.

 

The overall design of the project was inspired by biomimetics, in which through the design of the 875 pieces that make it up, we gave life to an architectural reproduction similar to the hymenium of a fungus.

 

With Torre Victory, we faced three challenges: the first was the geometry of the facade, where in order to be able to recognize multiple pieces in different positions, we opted for a marking that would facilitate the assembly.

 

The second challenge was to connect the façade with the ceiling, taking into account the variations of the construction, since it required a minimum tolerance.

The third challenge was from production, thanks to our digital tools we sent the curves to the CNC machine and used attractor points to generate volume from the digital plane, additionally, we had to have a welding process in its fabrication, specifically for the front part of the corkscrew, with the objective of generating an appearance of greater volume.

In order to have a good result we had close communication with each production process, understanding the constraints, tolerance and tools of each machine. Thanks to our plugins we easily generated the installation plan to have the parts organized in the total area, and in addition to this, the software allowed us to design under process constraints, in which through tolerance alerts applied on the machine, we made it possible to carry out a design for manufacturing through digital fabrication, giving the customer peace of mind that what is displayed on the computer, will be exactly the same as in real life.

BECOME A FACADE EXPERT

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ADVANTAGES OF OPEN AREAS ON FACADES

 

Open areas in ventilated facades are technically the best solution for all types of buildings and dwellings What contributions do open areas in facades generate? The first thing is to recognize their contribution to improving energy efficiency, waterproofing and, of course, aesthetics.

 

When you have a construction project in mind it is important to analyze each of its factors in order to have successful results. In the realization of facades specifically, we structure the before, during and after installation. What are the factors that we take into account the most in open areas?

 

VENTILATION AND THERMAL INSULATION:

The location of the perforation in the sheet determines the extent to which the panel allows air and light to pass through. In spaces such as parking lots and building facades, the design of the facade directly affects the efficiency of airflow and ventilation, which enhances exhaust emissions, heating and cooling temperature.

 

ACOUSTIC INSULATION:

Ventilated facades, ceilings and sunbreakers guarantee greater acoustic insulation, reducing noise pollution by 10 to 20%. This is because the external cladding layer of the ventilated façade absorbs part of the sound waves from ambient noise.

 

The open area of the panels allows sound waves to pass through the perforations, improving acoustic performance. The perforated metal can even be used as a selective sound absorber, switching off a certain frequency band if necessary.

 

LIGHT TRANSMISSION:

To use the facades as sunscreens, where the interplay of light and shadow enhances the architectural aesthetic, the open area affects the amount of light passing through the perforations, shaping the visual effect. Our designers can manipulate the open area to achieve specific lighting effects and control the intensity of natural light.

IMPERMEABILITY:

The ventilated facade is a barrier against rainwater. The current materials for ventilated facades act as real umbrellas, as they do not absorb humidity and always remain dry, preserving their function.

AESTHETICS:

The multiplicity of materials, sizes, moldings and machining techniques, as well as the infinite number of combinations of colors, textures, shapes and possible placements of these materials, has considerably increased the possibilities in the design of buildings, hence the great acceptance of ventilated facades in today’s architecture.

EASY INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE:

The installation system of ventilated facades is a fast, clean and simple process. The plates and/or panels have the characteristics of being light, which also facilitates their transportation, handling and installation. At Origami we have local installers nationwide.

DURABILITY:

Given the properties of surface scratch resistance, processing and powder coating that we use, our ventilated facades, sunbreakers and ceilings have the advantage of being durable over time.

The ventilated facade system proposes the construction of an outer layer, parallel to the facade, which generates multiple functional advantages and a unique aesthetic for the spaces we transform.

Mariano Rivera: an impressive project that will go down in history

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This project is one of the largest investments in sports facilities ever made by the National Government of Panama, and was awarded by the Panamanian Sports Institute (Pandeportes), was designed by the MorGrosstda Architecture office, and will be advised by MLB experts.
This stadium will bear the name of the best closer of all time in Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera.
The facility will have all the facilities of an MLB stadium and will have a capacity for 10,000 fans. This project will be 4,345 linear meters in its façade and will have differences in its volumes to give the appearance of movement and curves. Going from a static facade to a dynamic one regardless of the perspective from which it is observed.

This work will be delivered in 2025, and the main challenges we are anticipating are:

  1. To homologate as many different pieces as possible within the same variable range of 10 to 50 mm height in order to reduce by 85% the number of different pieces, this in order to maintain the initial geometry, but that both in production and installation is as optimal as possible.
  2. Optimize the depths through the use of various plugins we have to consume the least amount of material, maximizing the area of the product.

We are confident that this project will be a success, and we are proud to be part of this process.

A chain of pharmacies with waves on their facades

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Fusing biomimetics and commerce

This retail design is composed of 9 standard modules that generate a defined geometry, however, we faced multiple challenges in this process, a first challenge was that the areas we intervened were irregular and the model did not fit perfectly in each of them, for this reason we made adjustments in the initial parameterized module, which allowed us to become efficient each of the designs and production, achieving unify all materials and generating 25% less waste, going from 9 modules to 90, which was also reflected in a decrease in production and manufacturing costs.

A second challenge arose in the production and installation process, where color was one more variable in the puzzle, our solution was to generate several listings from our digital tools by color, by part, by unique code and by manufacturing order.

Likewise, to successfully complete this project, we planned the logistics in partial shipments: by areas, colors and types of pieces, for this, we created production lists 100% friendly with the production process.

As they are 3D symmetries with special patterns, we optimize the number of parts for installation,

resulting in a three-dimensional design capable of covering the total curvatures of the building.dejando como resultado un diseño tridimensional capaz de cubrir las curvaturas totales de la edificación.

This retail design is composed of 9 standard modules that generate a defined geometry, however, we faced multiple challenges in this process, a first challenge was that the areas we intervened were irregular and the model did not fit perfectly in each of them, for this reason we made adjustments in the initial parameterized module, which allowed us to become efficient each of the designs and production, achieving unify all materials and generating 25% less waste, going from 9 modules to 90, which was also reflected in a decrease in production and manufacturing costs.

A second challenge arose in the production and installation process, where color was one more variable in the puzzle, our solution was to generate several listings from our digital tools by color, by part, by unique code and by manufacturing order.

 

Likewise, to successfully complete this project, we planned the logistics in partial shipments: by areas, colors and types of pieces, for this, we created production lists 100% friendly with the production process.

 

As they are 3D symmetries with special patterns, we optimize the number of parts for installation, resulting in a three-dimensional design capable of covering the total curvatures of the building.

Camacol Innovation Award: What is parametric design?

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Origami received recognition as the second most innovative company

At the Construction Technical Meeting 2023, CAMACOL awarded the best innovation initiatives in the sector. The event was held at the Medellin Chamber of Commerce, El Poblado, and was attended by more than 200 people, including construction professionals, academics and entrepreneurs. During the recognition event, Eduardo Loaiza Posada, Manager of CAMACOL, highlighted Origami as a success story, for being a company that recognizes and promotes innovation.

The award-winning solutions stand out for their potential to transform the construction industry in Colombia by reducing costs, improving efficiency and generating new business opportunities. Our parametric and algorithmic design initiative allows us to create customized and optimized architectural projects, boosting the efficiency in productivity and competitiveness of companies, as well as improving construction processes and increasing the quality of life of people, not only those who work in the sector but also those who will live in future buildings.

“Origami is proud to receive this award that recognizes the hard work of each of our collaborators. Parametric and Algorithmic Design has allowed us to develop a culture of innovation, which has also generated greater value, new design opportunities and more efficient processes, not only for our company, but also for the industry, leading us to impact national and international markets. Our growth has been exponential because we see innovation as the perfect complement to evolve and transform the world’s spaces, offering our clients an added value that allows them to dream with diverse design possibilities”. Felipe González García -Director Origami

At Origami we innovate to win, promoting the generation of new solutions to contribute to the progress of the sector and contribute to the development of the industry!