Coiled Porcelain Vases

2019

Delicate, coded matter
Extending the scope of additive manufacturing, we teamed up with Additive Addicted to develop a range of 3D-printed porcelain vessels that defy ceramic conventions. As a studio who design with industrial production methods in mind, our work is often realized in robust, plastic materials. For us it was an exciting challenge to work with this delicate, natural material, so we brought a ceramic specialist on board who could contribute expert knowledge to the collaboration. Babette Wiezorek, the founder of Additive Addicted, has accumulated years of experience working with porcelain and ceramics, materials which by their nature are highly finicky, and have a mind of their own. 

The result of this collaboration is a collection of coiled porcelain vases that are sleek, unique and technically sophisticated. Each piece demonstrates a unique dialog between code and matter. The ceramic material, guided into form by the code, nevertheless reacts differently to heat in the kiln, where it morphs once again, torn between its own will and the laws of physics.

Variation in the ceramic paste creates a unique and subtle ombré effect. As the coils of coloured material build, layer upon layer, a special, calming visual rhythm emerges. This variation results in one-off pieces, part of a limited edition range that Additive Addicted have produced for studio 7.5.

Babette is so in tune with the ceramic material that it is now second nature to her: she says her hands even know what is affecting the material before her head does. Wiezorek’s ceramic expertise combined with her knowledge of additive manufacturing enables her to interface effectively between the design and its realization, and so Additive Addicted was the obvious choice to execute our vision. 

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