The Anti-Ruin by OZRUH in partnership with the Design Council

What if buildings could evolve over time, rather than fall into ruin? If architectural practice shifted to use organic materials and open-ended design practices, could we create buildings that can be continuously adapted for future use? These questions are presented by OZRUH, in partnership with the Design Council, in a provocative structure using resource efficient manufacturing 3D-printing technology. Unlike a traditional ruin, which is a remnant of the past, the Anti-Ruin is envisioned as a fragment of a future entity yet to exist. After this first phase the Anti-Ruin will grow and be adapted for future displays, including for the World Design Congress hosted by the Design Council in 2025, and will incorporate various materials such as sand, stone powder and crushed expanded glass. With no need for high melting temperatures, and printed pieces being able to be crushed back to grain for reuse, 3D-printed materials offer a fully circular process. Binder jetting, where thousands of nozzles simultaneously decide which grains to glue with organic binders, optimizes material use and minimises waste. Designers have the power to redesign the way we build for a future that protects our planet and its resources. This artistic exploration of real techniques aims to inspire and challenge how we approach creating and maintaining a sustainable and regenerative built environment.