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2013 , Vol. 2 >Issue 4: 435 - 444

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2013.08.004

CASE STUDY

Applying the electroforming process to bio-inspired architecture: The case of Castelbuono Estate Winery

  • Stefano Rossi , 1 ,
  • Mauro Pellizzari 2
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  • 1. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Trento 38123, Italy
  • 2. Ferrari F.lli Lunelli spa, via del Ponte di Ravina 15, Trento 30123, Italy

Received date: 07 Apr 2013

Accepted date: 22 Aug 2013

Published date: 05 Dec 2013

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2014 This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Abstract

Inaugurated in June 2012, the Carapace at Castelbuono Estate Winery in Italy is a highly interesting example of biomorphic architecture. The structure, an artistic creation of world-renowned sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, is reminiscent of a tortoise shell that conveys a sense of protection: the Carapace structure guards wine barriques in the same way that the tortoise carapace protects the animal. Zoomorphic aspects are further exhibited by symbols on the roof, which remind observers of cuttlefish bone, a recurring element in the artistic production of Maestro Pomodoro. The roof was constructed by assembly of single copper plates with a rough surface in accordance with the design of the artist. Therefore, determining the appropriate production process was crucial. Electroforming was selected as the method to achieve a challenging architectural goal.

Key words： Bio-inspired architecture; Biomorphic structure; Artistic design; Copper electroforming

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Stefano Rossi , Mauro Pellizzari . Applying the electroforming process to bio-inspired architecture: The case of Castelbuono Estate Winery[J]. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2013 , 2(4) : 435 -444 . DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2013.08.004

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