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Wavin, H1 2024, 5 months

STORM
RIDER

STORM
RIDER

A modular sub-layer of recycled PE100 that replaces the bluestone layer under streets: dome-shaped modules that carry traffic loads and store far more stormwater.

A modular sub-layer of recycled PE100 that replaces the bluestone layer under streets: dome-shaped modules that carry traffic loads and store far more stormwater.

Client

Wavin B.V.

Partners

The Hague UAS and de BUCH

Duration

5 months

Software

Photoshop, Fusion 360, Notion

Two StormRider modules stacked
Turtle, the dome-shell inspiration

80%

80%

less bluestone

+70%

+70%

water capacity

70t/m²

70t/m²

load capacity

100mm

100mm

rainfall withstood

In collaboration with

The Hague University of Applied Sciences logo
de BUCH logo

Current system analysis

Imported stone with little room for water

Imported stone with little room for water

The existing sewer system, WaviCore, heavily relies on bluestone import and does not comply with the new stormwater storage capacities. It is designed for only 50 mm of rainfall.

The existing sewer system, WaviCore, heavily relies on bluestone import and does not comply with the new stormwater storage capacities. It is designed for only 50 mm of rainfall.

Design brief

Design a sub-layer that substitutes the current bluestone layer and provides additional water-holding capacity for the multinational infrastructure company Wavin.

Cross-section of the current street build-up with bluestone

Stormwater

Bluestone layer

Loam soil

Groundwater

3D section of the current WaviCore system

3D section of today’s WaviCore build-up

Water infiltration tests with bluestone

Infiltration tests with bluestone

Designing with nature

Structures borrowed from four animals

Structures borrowed from four animals

Ideation focused on modular concepts inspired by animals (load spreading, cellular storage, stackable strength and the dome of a turtle shell) for a system that must not disturb the local ecosystem.

Ideation focused on modular concepts inspired by animals (load spreading, cellular storage, stackable strength and the dome of a turtle shell) for a system that must not disturb the local ecosystem.

elephant concept sketch
elephant

Elephant feet

Wide, tapered legs that spread the load into the ground.

bee concept sketch
bee

Bee hive

Repeating cells that connect into a modular storage grid.

ant concept sketch
ant

Ant cuboid

Stackable perforated blocks, strong for their weight.

dome concept sketch
turtle_bw

Turtle shell and brick dome

A dome that turns compression into strength. The chosen direction.

Chosen direction

Modelling

Detailing the concepts in Fusion 360

Detailing the concepts in Fusion 360

Every animal-inspired direction became a part: perforated plates, pillar grids, funnels and hex tubes, modelled to compare stiffness, storage volume and how modules lock together.

Every animal-inspired direction became a part: perforated plates, pillar grids, funnels and hex tubes, modelled to compare stiffness, storage volume and how modules lock together.

Autodesk Fusion 360

Exploded concept stack
Hex-cell block on legs
Arched module concept
Pillar plates
Perforated plate with pillars
Two-level pillar grid
Funnel module, top
Funnel module

Engineering validation

Checking load, water storage and size

Checking load, water storage and size

The final module was simulated under load and checked against every requirement, from traffic weight to infiltration rate and groundwater level.

The final module was simulated under load and checked against every requirement, from traffic weight to infiltration rate and groundwater level.

Load simulation of the dome module

Load simulation

Supports up to 70 tons/m²

Technical drawing of the StormRider module

Technical drawing

Max height of 50 cm per block

Supports up to 70 t/m²

Withstands 100 mm rainfall

Infiltration: water enters at 9 L/s

Max height of 50 cm per block

Adapted to the local groundwater level

Components remain fixed during use

Resists internal and external forces

Prevents volume increase over time

Ensures effective road water runoff

FINAL PRODUCT

Dome shape

Inspired by the turtle shell, protected from compression forces.

Modular & interchangeable

Modules lock together and swap like puzzle pieces.

100% recycled PE100

Made from recycled pipe-grade plastic.

StormRider module render

Water entering the soil

Perforations let stored water infiltrate the ground.

Easy transportation

Modules stack for compact transport.

Load-bearing

Designed to carry road loads above the storage layer.

In work

How the module works under the road

How the module works under the road

StormRider replaces the bluestone layer between the storm drains, while the street above keeps carrying traffic.

StormRider replaces the bluestone layer between the storm drains, while the street above keeps carrying traffic.

80%

80%

less bluestones

70%

70%

increased water capacity

Cross-section with StormRider modules under a loaded road

My role

What I worked on

What I worked on

Biomimicry sketches

Hand-sketched the elephant, bee-hive, ant and dome concepts.

Concept CAD

Modelled the candidate parts and the final dome module in Fusion 360.

Cross-sections & schemes

Drew the current and new street build-ups and the water paths.

Requirement check

Mapped the final module against every load and water requirement.

Let’s talk about the role

Beck is open to UX, Product, and Industrial design roles in the Netherlands.

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LOCATION

The Hague, NL

STATUS

Available now

ELIGIBILITY

Work eligible in NL, EU, EAEU

QUICK RECRUITER SUMMARY

Selected work

Philips, JDE Peet’s, bol.com, Miro, BurgerKing

Focus

Digital tools, physical products, brand systems

Collaboration

Product, engineering, stakeholders

Email

beck@prat.design

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Let’s talk about the role

Beck is open to UX, Product, and Industrial design roles in the Netherlands.

Contact

View CV

LOCATION

The Hague, NL

STATUS

Available now

ELIGIBILITY

Work eligible in NL, EU, EAEU

QUICK RECRUITER SUMMARY

Selected work

Philips, JDE Peet’s, bol.com, Miro, BurgerKing

Focus

Digital tools, physical products, brand systems

Collaboration

Product, engineering, stakeholders

Email

beck@prat.design

LinkedIn

Connect with Beck