Valentin Koslowski

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Valentin Koslowski is a leading researcher at the intersection of biomimetics, computational design, and lightweight architectural construction. His work focuses on transferring biological principles into novel fabrication processes, particularly through coreless fibre winding techniques. Koslowski’s major contributions include the development of ultra-lightweight, high-performance pavilions that push the boundaries of structural efficiency and material economy. His most cited work, the **ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2014–15** (42 citations), pioneered fibre placement on a pneumatic body inspired by the water spider web, demonstrating a revolutionary process-based approach to biomimetic construction. He further advanced this field with the **BUGA fibre pavilion** (38 citations), built for the 2019 Bundesgartenschau in Heilbronn, Germany. This project showcased how computational optimization and robotic fabrication can create complex, load-adapted fibre structures that are both materially efficient and architecturally expressive. Koslowski’s research has been instrumental in establishing coreless winding as a viable construction method, earning recognition within the ICD/ITKE research group at the University of Stuttgart. His work continues to inspire students and researchers exploring the future of sustainable, bio-inspired building technologies.