Category Archives: Research
Asymptotic Timber Vault
Type: Elastic Timber GridshellLocation: Munich, GermanyYear: 2022Status: ConstructionPrincipal Investigators: Eike Schling, Zongshuai WanOffice: The University of Hong Kong | HKUPartners: Technical University of Munich | TUMChair of Structural Design Prof. Pierluigi D’Acunto, Julian Trummer, Jonas SchikoreDesiré Agostini, Frederic Chovghi, Gabriele Felici, Josef
Asymptotic Timber Vault
Type: Elastic Timber GridshellLocation: Munich, GermanyYear: 2022Status: ConstructionPrincipal Investigators: Eike Schling, Zongshuai WanOffice: The University of Hong Kong | HKUPartners: Technical University of Munich | TUMChair of Structural Design Prof. Pierluigi D’Acunto, Julian Trummer, Jonas SchikoreDesiré Agostini, Frederic Chovghi, Gabriele Felici, Josef
Asymptotic Geodesic Gridshell: Design Phase
Type: Elastic Timber GridshellLocation: Munich, GermanyYear: 2022Status: DesignPrincipal Investigators: Eike Schling, Zongshuai WanOffice: The University of Hong Kong | HKU This research project combines new methods from applied geometry, computational architecture, and structural design. We design webs of asymptotic and geodesic
Asymptotic Geodesic Gridshell: Design Phase
Type: Elastic Timber GridshellLocation: Munich, GermanyYear: 2022Status: DesignPrincipal Investigators: Eike Schling, Zongshuai WanOffice: The University of Hong Kong | HKU This research project combines new methods from applied geometry, computational architecture, and structural design. We design webs of asymptotic and geodesic
Hiring an Architectural Research Assistant
We are hiring at HKU, Department of Architecture. We are looking for a dedicated Architect to co-lead the Research Project “Asymptotic Building Envelope” in the coming two years. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Architecture or related design-based Discipline,
Hiring an Architectural Research Assistant
We are hiring at HKU, Department of Architecture. We are looking for a dedicated Architect to co-lead the Research Project “Asymptotic Building Envelope” in the coming two years. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Architecture or related design-based Discipline,
Struktur und Natur
Type: Book chapterTitel: Experimental doubly curved gridshell structuresYear: 2021Authors: Eike Schling, Rainer BarthelIn: Structure and Nature, Timber ConstructionEditors: Jakob SchoofPublisher: DETAIL VerlagISBN: 10.14459/2018md1449869 Page: 24-29
Struktur und Natur
Type: Book chapterTitel: Experimental doubly curved gridshell structuresYear: 2021Authors: Eike Schling, Rainer BarthelIn: Structure and Nature, Timber ConstructionEditors: Jakob SchoofPublisher: DETAIL VerlagISBN: 10.14459/2018md1449869 Page: 24-29
PMQ Exhibition – Kinetic Grid Structures
14 September – 5 October 2021HKU Architecture GalleryS503 – PMQ – 35 Aberdeen St. – Central Welcome to the website of Kinetic Grid Structures, the interactive exhibition at PMQ, Hong Kong. The exhibition introduces research from the University of Hong
PMQ Exhibition – Kinetic Grid Structures
14 September – 5 October 2021HKU Architecture GalleryS503 – PMQ – 35 Aberdeen St. – Central Welcome to the website of Kinetic Grid Structures, the interactive exhibition at PMQ, Hong Kong. The exhibition introduces research from the University of Hong
Teaching Fund – Comparative Modelling
Title: Comparative Modelling: Understanding the relationship of digital and physical design in architecturePrincipal Investigator: Eike SchlingCo-Investigator: Sherene Ng, Jason Bond, Christian Johannes LangeType: Teaching Development Grant 2021Received by: Teaching and Learning Quality Committee, HKUStart Date: 01.09.2021Scheduled Completion: 31.8.2022Sum Awarded: 299,880
Teaching Fund – Comparative Modelling
Title: Comparative Modelling: Understanding the relationship of digital and physical design in architecturePrincipal Investigator: Eike SchlingCo-Investigator: Sherene Ng, Jason Bond, Christian Johannes LangeType: Teaching Development Grant 2021Received by: Teaching and Learning Quality Committee, HKUStart Date: 01.09.2021Scheduled Completion: 31.8.2022Sum Awarded: 299,880
Kinetic Umbrella
The Kinetic Umbrella is an elastically transformable lattice structure for the Kreativquatier in Munich. The research project investigates geometrical, mechanical and constructive solutions for kinetic structures, which are manufactured from exclusively straight lamellas. In the design, the joint and support
Kinetic Umbrella
The Kinetic Umbrella is an elastically transformable lattice structure for the Kreativquatier in Munich. The research project investigates geometrical, mechanical and constructive solutions for kinetic structures, which are manufactured from exclusively straight lamellas. In the design, the joint and support
Research Fund – Asymptotic Building Envelope
Title: Asymptotic Building Envelope – Simplifying the fabrication and assembly of free-form constructionPrincipal Investigator: Eike SchlingType: General Research Fund and Early Career Scheme 2021Received by: Research Grant Council, Hong KongStart Date: 01.01.2022Scheduled Completion: 31.12.2023Sum Awarded: 787,940 HK$Office: The University of
Research Fund – Asymptotic Building Envelope
Title: Asymptotic Building Envelope – Simplifying the fabrication and assembly of free-form constructionPrincipal Investigator: Eike SchlingType: General Research Fund and Early Career Scheme 2021Received by: Research Grant Council, Hong KongStart Date: 01.01.2022Scheduled Completion: 31.12.2023Sum Awarded: 787,940 HK$Office: The University of
Asymptotic Envelope Substructure
Type: BuildingEnvelopeLocation: Hong Kong, TaipeiYear: 2020Status: Completion SubstructureOffice: The University of Hong KongIn collaboration with: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Shen Guan ShihIndustry Partner: Gomore Building Envelope Technology, Sam Hsu Project Team: Eike Schling, Jacky Chu, Muye Ma, Wesley
Asymptotic Envelope Substructure
Type: BuildingEnvelopeLocation: Hong Kong, TaipeiYear: 2020Status: Completion SubstructureOffice: The University of Hong KongIn collaboration with: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Shen Guan ShihIndustry Partner: Gomore Building Envelope Technology, Sam Hsu Project Team: Eike Schling, Jacky Chu, Muye Ma, Wesley
Asymptotic Envelope Design
Type: BuildingEnvelopeLocation: Hong Kong, TaipeiYear: 2020Status: Fabrication PlanningPlanning Team: Eike Schling, Muye Ma, Wesley SheOffice: The University of Hong KongIn collaboration with: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Shen Guan ShihIndustry Partner: Gomore Building Envelope Technology, Sam Hsu Designing asymptotic
Asymptotic Envelope Design
Type: BuildingEnvelopeLocation: Hong Kong, TaipeiYear: 2020Status: Fabrication PlanningPlanning Team: Eike Schling, Muye Ma, Wesley SheOffice: The University of Hong KongIn collaboration with: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Shen Guan ShihIndustry Partner: Gomore Building Envelope Technology, Sam Hsu Designing asymptotic
Kinetic Umbrella: Design Phase
Type: Transformable Structure Location: Munich, Germany Year: 2020 Status: Design Planning Team: Eike Schling, Jonas Schikore Office: The University of Hong Kong in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich The Kinetic Umbrella is an ongoing research project to be
Kinetic Umbrella: Design Phase
Type: Transformable Structure Location: Munich, Germany Year: 2020 Status: Design Planning Team: Eike Schling, Jonas Schikore Office: The University of Hong Kong in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich The Kinetic Umbrella is an ongoing research project to be
Canopy for the Hotel Intergroup in Ingolstadt
Type: Canopy Location: Ingolstadt, Germany Year: 2019 Status: completed Planning Team: Eike Schling, Jonas Schikore Partner: Brandl Metallbau, Eitensheim The Asymptotic Canopy draws attention to the main entrance to the Intergroup Business and Design Hotel, Ingolstadt. The stainless steel structure is
Canopy for the Hotel Intergroup in Ingolstadt
Type: Canopy Location: Ingolstadt, Germany Year: 2019 Status: completed Planning Team: Eike Schling, Jonas Schikore Partner: Brandl Metallbau, Eitensheim The Asymptotic Canopy draws attention to the main entrance to the Intergroup Business and Design Hotel, Ingolstadt. The stainless steel structure is
Modular Structures
Type: Design Workshop Name: Structural Modelling Year: 2019 Supervisor: Eike Schling Office: The University of Hong Kong, Department of Architecture The workshop on modular structures produced beautiful and divers results of construction a doubly curved structure from repetitive pieces.
Modular Structures
Type: Design Workshop Name: Structural Modelling Year: 2019 Supervisor: Eike Schling Office: The University of Hong Kong, Department of Architecture The workshop on modular structures produced beautiful and divers results of construction a doubly curved structure from repetitive pieces.
Professorship in Architectural Structures
I am happy and excited to announce that from today I hold the Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Architectural Structures at the University of Hong Kong, Department of Architecture. More posts on teaching and research will follow.
Professorship in Architectural Structures
I am happy and excited to announce that from today I hold the Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Architectural Structures at the University of Hong Kong, Department of Architecture. More posts on teaching and research will follow.
Eike Schling 