Dave Pigram
Papers
10
Total Citations
149
H-Index
5
About
Dave Pigram’s research sits at the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication, and material innovation, where he redefines how architecture is conceived and built. As a founding director of the design practice supermanoeuvre and a key figure at the University of Technology Sydney, Pigram has pioneered methodologies that embed fabrication constraints directly into the architectural design process. His highly cited work on “Formation Embedded Design” (41 citations) introduced a methodology using custom algorithms to translate complex geometry into fabricable form, bridging the gap between digital models and physical production. In “Robotically Fabricated Thin-shell Vaulting” (11 citations), he demonstrated how multi-axis robotic water-jet cutting could revive traditional unreinforced stone vaulting through algorithmic form-finding, merging ancient techniques with cutting-edge robotics. His project “NEST HiLo” (53 citations) further showcases his impact, exploring lightweight construction and adaptive energy systems in a full-scale building prototype. Pigram’s work challenges the legacy of mass production, arguing for a return to authenticity through digital craft. With over 140 total citations, his contributions continue to inspire a generation of architects and researchers to rethink design as an integrated, fabrication-aware practice.
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Top Papers
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- 3Adaptive Part Variation20 citations · 2014
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- 5Protocols, Pathways, and Production6 citations · 2013
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- 7In the Cause of Architecture: Traversing Design And Making5 citations · 2012
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