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2014

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2016

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Prototype, PolyBrick series

This is a prototype. It was designed by Jenny E. Sabin, Martin Miller, Nicholas Cassab-Gheta, Jingyang Liu Leo and David Rosenwasser and produced by Sabin Design Lab, Cornell University.

This object is not part of the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection. It was able to spend time at the museum on loan from Jenny E. Sabin as part of Beauty—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.

It is dated 2014. Its medium is glazed ceramic, maltodextrin, alcohol.

Sabin employs materials science, mathematics, and digital technology to generate new building forms. PolyBricks are prototypes for mortarless, 3D-printed bricks inspired by bone composites and dovetail joints. This model is for a building component that could be manufactured in ceramic with minimal waste.

It is credited Courtesy of Jenny Sabin Studio and Sabin Design Lab, Cornell Architecture.

  • 3D-printed Model, Polybrick
  • 3d-printed nylon.
  • Courtesy of Jenny Sabin Studio and Sabin Design Lab, Cornell Architecture.
  • s-e-1765-a,b
  • Prototype, PolyBrick series
  • ceramic, maltodextrin, alcohol.
  • Courtesy of Jenny Sabin Studio and Sabin Design Lab, Cornell Architecture.
  • 35.2015.3a,b

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  • Courtesy of Jenny Sabin Studio and Sabin Design Lab, Cornell Architecture.
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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17.8 × 17.8 × 7.6 cm (7 × 7 × 3 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Beauty—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.

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