From Liquid to Stone: A Reconfigurable Concrete Tectonic Against Obsolescence

From Liquid to Stone features a prototype of Pixelframe, a modular concrete construction system designed for a future where buildings are transformed from static endpoints of material into intelligent reusable assemblies. It challenges the linear building economy by combining reversible and efficient design with digital traceability, generating a shaped module to assemble into diverse structures. Each module is paired with a digital twin, juxtaposing architecture’s concrete nature with a synthetic shadow. In a future where buildings are seen as stockpiles for reuse, the reimagination of concrete structures necessitates a new tectonic. Concrete is no longer a liquid, but is more akin to stone, retaining value across multiple lifespans.