Fokkema & Partners
“Fokkema & Partners is an interior- and Architects bureau. This means that we design complete renovations and new developments, as well as objects which are meant to be inside of a building. Our Leapfrog 3D printers aids us in the design process of the often unique objects, by being able to easily print the current design to evaluate adjustments and changes.
Advantages for the client:
What used to be done by hand, is done now by 3D CAD and simulations by many architects. The 3D printer is seeing a similar evolution. Cortan: “Back in the days, we used to do everything by hand, now we work mainly digital and our Leapfrog 3D printer is a great tool in this process. Details can be produced like chairs, door knobs, parts of a counter etc. We aren’t printing complete interiors; we don’t think that will be unlikely in the near future!” Scale models is a great tool to convince the client of a certain unique design. “Our 3D printer creates a tangible object which help the client understand the whole design.”
Advantages for the developer:
“We used to share our renders and drawings only with the developer and contractor. We decided to take it one step further, to keep improving our service and business, with 3D printing.” Printing complex structures is possible with the Leapfrog Bolt because of it’s dual head system. One nozzle will print the material of the structure, while the other can print water soluble support. This opens up a big range of possibilities which aren’t available for single extruder 3d printers.
“The developer receives a 3D printed model which will provide him with a better understanding of the impact and functions the object has. Remarks and changes can be easily changed afterwards which can create new insights and developments as well”. Projects schedules improve and are positively influences by the use of 3D printing.
Advantages for the architect:
3D printing can also be beneficial for costs. “The chance of the approval of a design increases when a scale model could be made. This usually was done near the final stages but can be done earlier in the designing process with the use of a 3D printer. Which in turn helps improvements and reduces iterations.
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