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cucu orchestra is a series of 5 aerophones **(C4-G5) **reverse engineered from the traditional instrument of the same name in Southern Italy.
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To explore parametric instrument design with data-driven decisions.
Keywords: Placemaking, Symbolism, Community building, Industrial Design Engineering
CMF are being refined.
For generations, the cucu has been a cherished symbol of health and peace in Matera. Now, we're honouring this tradition by infusing it with modern technology. Through LES/SGS/FEM simulation and additive manufacturing, we open up possibilities for parametric design, taking a spin on this musical instrument that resonates with generations ahead.
Throughout human history, the art of music instrument making has been passed down from master to apprentice. This time-honored tradition, particularly for acoustic instruments, often involves painstaking trial and error and precise geometric calculations. In recent years, institutions like ITEMM and Yamaha have pioneered the use of advanced technologies, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational acoustics, to explore parametric design and data-driven geometry optimization. Concurrently, additive manufacturing has emerged as a powerful tool, enabling rapid prototyping and democratizing the production of complex instrument designs. This experimental study leverages these technological advancements to investigate the geometry meshing for multiphysics simulation of the 3D-printed cucu, a traditional instrument from Matera, Southern Italy.
cucu has been refined and redesigned from the ground up.
Printed both with FDM and SLA
Visualizing Fluid Dynamics (LES/SGS)
Visualizing Fluid Dynamics (LES/SGS)
Demo by Dalio Di Cuia, who helped print the cucu.
Demo by Dalio Di Cuia, who helped print the cucu.
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Acoustics Parameters: flow rate (Inlet), cavity, hole opening diameter, angle (Outlet), material, wall thickness, infill (Timbre).
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Design Parameters: Base grip, skin, joinery, print orientation, support, hole opening position
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The prototypes have been incorporated into hotel Ecoverticale’s decor during the festive season.