FIELDS

FIELDS


TYPE

DIGITAL FABRICATION


TYPE

DIGITAL FABRICATION


PRACTICE
MPDA


PRACTICE
MPDA


CONTRIBUTION

DESIGN · FABRICATION


CONTRIBUTION

DESIGN · FABRICATION


STATUS

RESEARCH


STATUS

RESEARCH


ROLE

COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER


ROLE

COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER


YEAR
2025


YEAR
2025

FIELDS

FIELDS explores the use of vector fields to generate surface variations through computational geometry and CNC milling. Point charges distributed across a canvas define a vector field that influences the position of points along a series of curves. These geometric transformations produce a set of final curves that are then used to define the milling paths and depth variations of the physical model.

FIELDS explores the use of vector fields to generate surface variations through computational geometry and CNC milling. Point charges distributed across a canvas define a vector field that influences the position of points along a series of curves. These geometric transformations produce a set of final curves that are then used to define the milling paths and depth variations of the physical model.

COMPUTATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

COMPUTATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

VECTOR FIELD-DRIVEN GEOMETRY

VECTOR FIELD-DRIVEN GEOMETRY

VECTOR FIELD-DRIVEN GEOMETRY

The project investigates how vector fields can inform the transformation of line-based geometry into a variable surface. Through the controlled displacement of curves, the system establishes a relationship between geometric distribution, surface depth, and material behavior, translating computational parameters into a fabrication strategy.

The project investigates how vector fields can inform the transformation of line-based geometry into a variable surface. Through the controlled displacement of curves, the system establishes a relationship between geometric distribution, surface depth, and material behavior, translating computational parameters into a fabrication strategy.

CNC FABRICATION

CNC FABRICATION

MATERIAL TRANSLATION

MATERIAL TRANSLATION

The resulting geometry is translated into CNC milling paths, where variations in depth become the material expression of the computational system.

The resulting geometry is translated into CNC milling paths, where variations in depth become the material expression of the computational system.

TEAM

TEAM

Faculty

Faculty

Gerard Bertomeu, Enrique Soriano, Rafael Hellín, Bruno García

Gerard Bertomeu, Enrique Soriano, Rafael Hellín, Bruno García

Student Team

Student Team

Agustina Couzier, Nathaly Osorio

Agustina Couzier, Nathaly Osorio

Fabrication Partners

Fabrication Partners

Medio Design Studio

Medio Design Studio

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Juan Pablo Quintero

Daniel Piker