SPACE October 2025 (No. 695)
The Alien Table explores new architectural possibilities, merging algorithmic design with 3D printing technology. Through multi-objective optimisation, the project generates numerous shape variations based on parameters such as size, number of legs, and structural performance. This process allows architects to focus on aesthetic judgment, differentiating it from traditional design methods and presenting a contemporary realisation of organic architecture. By using industrial 3D-printed molds and UHPC (ultra-high-performance concrete), the project enables geometric autonomy and achieves sufficient strength even in thin curved forms. This methodology is scalable from tables to structures and buildings. The Alien Table is an experimental project that demonstrates how digital technology can bring about both creative and efficient transformations in architecture, presenting a methodology for optimising the structure even within autonomous and non-orthogonal forms.
©Kim Jaekyung
©Kim Jaekyung
©Kim Jaekyung
©Kim Jaekyung
Kim Jaekyung (Hanyang University)
Lee Youngjune (JK-AR)
furniture
0.65m
UHPC (ultra-high-performance concrete)
Kim Jaekyung, Bae Sungchul (Hanyang University)
Bae Sungchul, Yoo Seunggyu (Hanyang University)
Jan. 2017 – Jan. 2018
Feb. 2018 – Jan. 2019