Organically shaped retaining walls for office garden

The new Tomorrowland office in Antwerp came with an exciting design challenge: office gardens with smoothly flowing retaining walls that reflect the magical atmosphere of the festival.

400 linear meters of free‑form retaining walls
We 3D‑printed 400 linear meters of free‑form retaining walls, varying in height from 40 to 60 centimeters. Thanks to 3D concrete printing technology, we were able to produce every curve, bend and contour exactly according to the design — without formwork and without restrictions. Where traditional prefabrication struggles with cost and feasibility, 3D printing makes free‑form elements both simple and cost‑effective.

Why 3D concrete printing makes the difference here:
● Exceptional design freedom: free‑form shapes enabling maximum creativity.
● Cost‑efficient for varied custom made elements: unique components without formwork.
● Fast and flexible: the design can go straight from the 3D model into production.
● Iconic appearance: a true WOW factor fitting for Tomorrowland.

More information
Would you like to learn more about the possibilities of custom 3D‑printed concrete elements? Please contact Pieter Bakker, project leader 3D Concrete Printing.

● e-mail: pieter.bakker@saint-gobain.com
● tel: +31(0)6 5186 8615