Hexagonal Pod

Hexa-Pod is a robotic fabrication experiment that explores the architectural potential of layered hexagonal stacking through precision-controlled robotic assembly. Designed as part of the “Introduction to Robotic Fabrication” seminar, the project investigates modularity, ergonomics, and spatial expression using a rotation-based stacking logic.

Inspired by natural geometries and public gathering typologies, the final form consists of 81 wooden sticks stacked in 27 rotating layers, each shifted by 120 degrees. This creates a twisting, open-ended pavilion-like structure that offers both functional seating and spatial enclosure.

The use of robotic arms allowed for high-fidelity precision, testing multiple layout configurations (Options A–D) before finalizing an optimal design based on spatial flow and user interaction. The hexagonal form not only enhances stability and assembly logic, but also provides a 360-degree public interface, suggesting future applications in outdoor furniture, bus stops, or modular installations.

Hexa-Pod is a study in how robotic processes can drive both structural logic and experiential design, bringing architectural expression and digital control into direct dialogue.