Charlie Patterson
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Charlie Patterson is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of computational design and digital fabrication, with a primary focus on additive manufacturing using non-traditional materials. His work centers on developing algorithmic design methods and robotic fabrication processes that expand the architectural discipline's material vocabulary, particularly through the innovative use of clay and silicone. Patterson's most-cited paper, "Digital Materialization: Additive and Robotical Manufacturing with Clay and Silicone" (2016), has garnered 6 citations and represents a foundational contribution to the field of digital materialization. In this work, he demonstrates how algorithmic design can be integrated with robotic fabrication to create complex, custom architectural components from malleable materials, challenging conventional construction paradigms. His research addresses the increasing complexity of architectural processes by proposing novel workflows that bridge computational design and physical production. Patterson's contributions are particularly notable for their emphasis on material-driven design, where the unique properties of clay and silicone inform both the digital algorithms and the robotic fabrication strategies. This work has implications for sustainable construction practices and the development of adaptive, responsive architectural systems.
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