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Complex Geometry & DfMA Enablement

Design for Manufacture & Assembly. We make the unbuildable, buildable.

Our DfMA approach integrates design with production from day one. We translate ambitious design intent into fabrication-coordinated, construction-ready outcomes through detailed 3D modelling aligned with building product specifications, fabricators, contractors, and installers. Our architects apply computational and critical design thinking to develop kit-of-parts systems, rationalise forms, reduce waste, standardise components, and build contractor-specific automation tools that produce fabrication drawings at 20-30x speed.

20-30x faster fabrication & installation drawing production

Geometry rationalisation reducing waste & controlling variation

Embodied carbon reduction & solar/daylight optimisation

Contractor-specific reusable automation across their portfolio

Embedded QA, rule-based checks & coordinated outputs

Simple projects also benefit from our automation-first approach

What this looks like in practice

A snapshot of real outputs across recent engagements.

Complex parametric facade panels
CNC fabrication & assembly

Computational geometry rationalisation & panelisation

Kit-of-parts systems
modular, prefabricated, repeatable

Environmental analysis, form-finding & performance optimisation

Coordinated multi-discipline models for buildability

Automation tools producing fabrication drawings at 20-30x speed

Detailed capabilities

Every capability is built on real project experience: refined across dozens of engagements and ready to deploy on yours.

Fabrication Drawing Automation

Contractor-specific automation tools that produce fabrication and installation drawings at 20-30x speed: reusable across their entire project portfolio, not just one job.

Geometry Rationalisation

Reducing the number of unique panels, optimising curvature, and controlling variation to minimise waste, cost, and manufacturing complexity without compromising design intent.

Kit-of-Parts Systems

Developing modular component systems that allow complex forms to be assembled from standardised, repeatable elements: reducing lead times and enabling off-site prefabrication.

Complex Geometry Modelling

Advanced 3D modelling of freeform, doubly-curved, and non-standard geometries: rationalized into panels, segments, and assemblies aligned with fabricator capabilities.

Environmental Performance & Carbon

Material optimisation, solar/daylight analysis, wind studies, and form-finding algorithms that reduce embodied carbon and environmental impact while maintaining design ambition.

Embedded QA & Rule Checks

Automated quality assurance with rule-based validation: checking clearances, tolerances, material limits, and coordination requirements before fabrication begins.

Contractor Automation Tools

Bespoke tools built for specific fabricators and installers: integrating with their CNC machines, ERP systems, nesting software, and production workflows.

Digital Fabrication Integration

Direct CNC output, robotic fabrication paths, and machine-ready file generation: bridging the gap between computational design and physical production.