en.Wedoany.com Reported - Studio WE has developed the CeraShingle system, a 3D-printed ceramic cladding composed of modular tiles designed to interact with light and create variations of light and shadow, offering a decorative solution for modern architecture. The system was developed by the Los Angeles-based design studio Studio WE, founded by Yutao Chen and Yiwen Gu.

The CeraShingle system utilizes computational design and robotic 3D printing technology to produce rectangular tile units. Each tile measures approximately 400x130 millimeters and weighs just over 1 kilogram, featuring gradient textures and colors, including vertical ridges, concave-convex patterns, and wave shapes. These designs interact with sunlight, generating ever-changing shadow and light effects.

Functionally, each tile integrates a hooked interlocking structure for easy installation, creating an approximate woven effect when assembled. The modular design allows for simple replacement if a single tile is damaged. In terms of sustainability, the 3D printing process reduces material waste, and locally sourced clay is used to lower transportation demands. The surface treatment employs low-temperature glazes, reducing the energy footprint of the facade components.

Studio WE states that with technologies like 3D printing, dynamic and complex scalable solutions can be created. Designer Yutao Chen said in an interview with the Architecture Masterprize: "The design task was to develop a ceramic system that could be produced on a large scale while offering a higher level of formal variation, surface depth, and material expression than conventional ceramic cladding. CeraShingle is designed as a product system that balances architectural performance, manufacturing efficiency, and aesthetic flexibility in real building applications."

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