We are happy to announce that the FlexiForm project is welcoming two PhD students to the team this week. Their work will contribute to developing more efficient, sustainable, and innovative construction methods for flexible formworks using 3D knitted textiles. Alongside material characterization, the research aims to develop generative algorithms for creating knitting patterns as well as a form-finding method for knitted textile formwork.
Meet Our New Researchers
These talented researchers will play crucial roles in advancing our understanding of flexible formwork technology. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to the insights that Valentin and Anass will bring to the FlexiForm project.
At TU Delft, we are pleased to welcome Valentin Lorenzen da Silva to our team. He will be focusing on the development and material characterization of bespoke 3D knitted textiles, including segmentation and fabrication pipelines. Valentin holds a BSc degree from RWTH Aachen and a MSc degree specializing in structural engineering from TU Delft. Having investigated the reuse of knitted textile formwork in his master thesis, Valentin brings a fresh perspective to our project.
Joining our partners at TU Munich is Anass Kariouh. His research will focus on developing material informed form-finding methods based on Vector-Based Graphic Statics (VGS) for the structural design of knitted flexible formworks. Anass’s academic journey began at the TU Delft, where he earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Double Master’s degree, specializing in Structural Engineering and Building Engineering. During this time he has contributed to the design and fabrication of collaborative projects such as KnitCrete bridge and the Common Thread Pavilion using 3D knitted textiles. Anass’s background will be invaluable to our collaborative efforts.
FlexiForm | Project is funded by the European Union | Programme: HORIZON – EIC | Project ID: 101162376 | Call: HORIZON-EIC-2023-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01
