D-Shape

D-Shape provides 3D Printing solutions for adaptive infrastructures. The printer deposits a liquid binder onto a powder bed of solid reactant and aggregate. Layer by layer, a 3D model is converted into a solid object with no limitation except your imagination. We can use in-situ or recycled materials to craft a piece with a unique texture. D-Shape uses a sustainable technology which minimises waste. D-Shape’s printed artificial reefs enhance healthy marine life habitats and biomimicry nature. The form freedom enabled by our technology increases attractiveness. Our habitat-specific modules have a high surface area, tailored crevices and naturalistic aesthetics. Our solutions promote energy dissipation and avoid sediment deposition, increasing coastal community resilience against threats and emergencies. D-Shape is involved in numerous international projects and corporate partnerships to deliver maritime and coastal restoration and space colonisation. We collaborate with large companies such as Foster+Partners, Zaha Hadid, WWF, European Spatial Agency, Boskalis, Ørsted and the Hong Kong Airport Authority.