70 x 70 x 2 cm
artist grown limestone, salts,
magnesium, iron, electricity,
rain water on steel plate
In 2022, we began experiments to develop a process to create limestone from industrial leftovers and solar energy.
Objects and raw material are grown under water in an electro-chemical process that parallels the origins of life.
The system is zero waste, circular, and follows principles of biomimicry. Because it sequesters carbon dioxide from air and water, our lab created limestone is potentially carbon negative.
By using rainwater, the resulting color is a literal reflection of the local environment.
The original system was developed by architect Dr. Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970s to mine the ocean and restore reefs. We are altering the process to avoid the ocean entirely and instead use industrial waste.
Limestone has fantastic potential for carbon capture on a mass scale. Its combination of strength, flexibility, and compability with other materials is unparalleled.
1 family home on a small urban lot with simultaneous communal and private experiences. 2 balconies, 2 bathrooms, outdoor shower, planted walls, large roof garden.
Flood proof and resistant to climate change. Living and utilities raised 12’ to be above flood plane. Hydropanels for clean water. Solar for electric. Gas-free.
In Progress
DAS conducts architecture, experimental research, and self-initiated projects.
Recent projects include the flood-resistant Neptune House (2024-present), lab-grown limestone using industrial waste (2022-present), and sculpture A Bed of Roses (2022), a finalist in the Times Square Arts competition.
DAS was previously a team member of architect - philosophers Arakawa + Gins.
NPR / New York Times / Wired / MIT Technology Review / Architectural Digest / Architects Newspaper / Complex / Vogue / Pitchfork / Village Voice / Solare Design
ARRecent projects include the flood-resistant Neptune House (2024-present), lab-grown limestone using industrial waste (2022-present), and sculpture A Bed of Roses (2022), a finalist in the Times Square Arts competition.
DAS was previously a team member of architect - philosophers Arakawa + Gins.
NPR / New York Times / Wired / MIT Technology Review / Architectural Digest / Architects Newspaper / Complex / Vogue / Pitchfork / Village Voice / Solare Design
D A S . L T D Devang Arvind Shah Architecture PLLC
registered architect New York State 038806
registered architect New York State 038806