Experimental Material Systems Design
Corolla
The Weather Responsive Coworking Pod

Summary
Centres on the development of new material systems through interdisciplinary experimentation and emerging design technologies. Material science, computational design, and advanced fabrication techniques merge to expand material scenarios in various ambits as architectural acoustic.
Projects
Our projects deepen the complexities of design possibilities, revealing innovative solutions at the intersection of materialities, context, and architecture.
Experimental Material Systems Design
The Weather Responsive Coworking Pod
Contemporary Material and Technological Culture, Experimental Material Systems Design
Experimental Material Systems Design
An Experimental Design Process for a Performative Textile System
Contemporary Material and Technological Culture, Experimental Material Systems Design, Perception, Materiality and Future Scenarios
“Materials are the new software”, Neri Oxman, 2010
Modern Method of Construction, Experimental Material Systems Design
Experimental Material Systems Design
Experimental Material Systems Design
Experimental Material Systems Design
Experimental Material Systems Design
Sustainable and Innovative Surfaces for Adaptive Acoustics
Modern Method of Construction, Experimental Material Systems Design
Experimental Material Systems Design
Contemporary Material and Technological Culture, Experimental Material Systems Design, Perception, Materiality and Future Scenarios
Contemporary Material and Technological Culture, Modern Method of Construction, Experimental Material Systems Design, Perception, Materiality and Future Scenarios
A collaboration with Politecnico di Milano and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Exhibitions
Through exhibitions we provide a unique opportunity to explore our latest projects and innovative ideas. Explore the most recent ones.
Jun 2024 — Sep 2024
Lucca Biennale Cartasia (LuBiCa)
May 2021 — Nov 2021
17th International Architecture Exhibition Biennale di Venezia
Jan 2019 — Dec 2019
MADE EXPO 2019 | Design Week 2019 | Tensinet Symposium 2019
Publications
Explore our publications to uncover new insights and discover the cutting edge of design and architecture. What is coming next is already on the way.
2022
Paper
Role of metal 3D printing to increase quality and resource-efficiency in the construction sector
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, Vol. 50; ISSN 2214-8604 — Elsevier
Kanyilmaz, A.; Demir, A. G.; Chierici, M.; Berto, F.; Gardner, L.; Kandukuri, S. Y.; Kassabian, P.; Kinoshita, T.; Laurenti, A.; Paoletti, I.; du Plessis, A.; Razavi, S. M. J.
2021
Paper
Three-dimensional (3D) textiles in architecture and fashion design: a brief overview of the opportunities and limits in current practice
Applied Composite Materials
Giglio, A.; Paoletti, I.; Conti, G.M
2020
Paper
Digital 3D Control Room for Healthcare
Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment pp. 297-307; ISBN: 978-3-030-33569-4; 978-3-030-33570-0 — Springer
Baiardi, L.; Ciaramella, A.; Paoletti, I
2020
Paper
Performance-Based Design Approach for Tailored Acoustic Surfaces
Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment, , pp. 137-148; ISBN: 978-3-030-33569-4; 978-3-030-33570-0 — Springer
Giglio, A.; Paoletti, I.; Zheliazkova, M
2020
Paper
Adaptive Skins: Towards New Material Systems
Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment, pp. 209-219; ISBN: 978-3-030-33569-4; 978-3-030-33570-0 — Springer
Albag, O.; Anishchenko, M.; Grassi, G.; Paoletti, I
2018
Paper
Design Approaches for a New Indian Healthcare
Healthcare Facilities in Emerging Countries, pp. 47-65; ISBN: 978-3-319-72397-6; 978-3-319 72398-3 — Springer
Tavecchi, G.; Paoletti, I.; Rebecchi, A
2018
Paper
Minima Materia: an algorithmic pavilion with 3D printing to optimize the use of resources
Compasses, vol. 029, pp. 132-137; ISSN: 2409-3823
Paoletti, I
2016
Paper
Load-responsive skin systems for lightweight architecture
Advanced Building Skin, pp. 507-515; ISBN: 978-3-98120539-8
Paoletti, I., Naboni, R., Kunic, A.
2012
Paper
From Component to Process Customization in the Construction Industry.
From Component to Process Customization in the Construction Industry, pp. 1-8; ISBN: 978-3-642-40360-6. — Rhodes
Paoletti, I.; Naboni, R.
2011
Paper
“Soft” materials for architecture / Materiali “molli” per l’architettura
Frames. Architettura dei Serramenti, vol. 152, pp. 16-21; ISSN: 1123-8143
Paoletti, I.
2011
Paper
Façades and composite materials / Facciate e materiali compositi
Frames. Architettura dei Serramenti, vol. 151, pp. 16-21; ISSN: 1123-8143
Paoletti, I.
2010
Paper
Schermature e frangisole
Frames. Architettura dei Serramenti, vol. 145, pp. 96-101; ISSN: 1123-8143
Paoletti, I.; Lo Prete, M.
2010
Paper
Sistemi passivi e ventilazione naturale
Frames. Architettura dei Serramenti, vol. 148, pp. 106-111; ISSN: 1123-8143
Paoletti, I.; Angius, P.
2009
Paper
Innovazione tecnologica e trasparenza
Trasparenza e leggerezza, pp. 26-32; ISBN: 9788863360592. — Il Prato
Paoletti, I
2009
Paper
Trasparente e tecnologico
Frames. Architettura dei Serramenti, vol. 143, pp. 64-69; ISSN: 1123-8143
Paoletti, I
2008
Paper
Materiali e tecnologie innovative per la sostenibilità
Costruire sostenibile, pp. 118-121; ISBN: 9788863010077 — Libreria Clup
Paoletti, I
1999
Paper
Le tecniche esecutive per il Terzo Millennio
Modulo, vol. 252, pp. 504-513; ISSN: 0390-1025
Paoletti, I.
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