Symbiotic Spaces

Laurin Kilbert

Who actually inhabits a city? Symbiotic Spaces is driven by this question and creates places for various creatures such as amphibians, fish, wild bees, small mammals and birds. 3D printed ceramic modules grow out of the water over the edge of the riverbank into the air to improve local biodiversity. The first trans-disciplinary pilot project is being realized at the amphibian biotope in Hildesheim, Germany. The designs of Laurin Kilbert’s MA thesis will be set up and studied by biologists of the Lower Nature Conservation Authority in Hildesheim. They are also contributing scientific expertise in a trans-disciplinary process to further develop appropriate forms for the endangered yellow-bellied toad and the great crested newt.

The 3D printed objects are being made from local clays through a self built 3D printer and investigate the possibilities of multi-species design in connection with additive manufacturing and data driven form generation.