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The Mola 4 Structural Kit, Supported by Marko, Is an Innovative Modular System for Playful Teaching of Structures in Architecture and Engineering.
The Mola has gained traction in leading global universities, offering a practical and visual approach to teaching structures. This Brazilian tool has stood out for accurately replicating structural behavior, being widely used in renowned institutions such as MIT and Cambridge. Its continuous evolution reflects the effort and innovation behind its creation, now in its fourth edition, further expanding its reach through a variety of materials.
The incorporation of the Mola Structural Kit into academic training has facilitated the learning of architecture and engineering students. This set provides an interactive way to understand complex concepts, creating a more engaging study experience. Mola Education, responsible for conceptualizing and developing this solution, continues to encourage new teaching methods, showing that education can be both effective and fun. Emphasizing practical learning, the Mola has revolutionized traditional teaching methods and continues to expand its global presence.
Mola Structural Kit and Its Expansion
A modular set with 235 magnetic components, which appears to be a toy, but is much more. This is the Mola Structural Kit, an authentically Brazilian product that has now reached its fourth edition. Supported by the same crowdfunding mechanism that initially propelled it, Marko Sistema Metálicos, a Brazilian company that also developed an exclusive system known as Roll-on (Metallic Roof System), is sponsoring the Mola 4 Structural Kit. This new set, venturing into arch and shell structures, incorporates origami and folding techniques into its assembly system. According to the kit’s creator, Márcio Sequeira, the fourth edition seeks to further enhance the teaching of structural concepts for engineering and architecture students.
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Enhancement of the Mola Concept
‘We are progressing with each new edition, adding new features and concepts’, comments Sequeira, highlighting that in a decade of the company, over R$ 3 million was raised through crowdfunding for the launch of the system, already adopted in more than 800 university institutions across 103 countries. The institutions include MIT, USP, University of Cambridge, and the renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners. For this new edition, Mola 4 incorporates origami principles, offering a creative and playful approach to understanding how form influences structural efficiency. This advancement builds on Mola’s fundamentals, aiming to create intuitive and high-quality tools that provide three-dimensional learning experiences that digital technology cannot replicate, fostering understanding of both basic structural concepts and complex ones, offering moments of intuitive and playful learning.
Expansion of the Mola Structural Kit
Márcio Sequeira emphasizes that qualitative understanding of structural behavior is essential to optimize collaboration between architects and civil engineers. The fundraising for this new version reached approximately US$ 160 thousand, thanks to the support of 496 people from over 42 countries. ‘Initially, 500 Mola 4 Kits will be sent to the sponsors’, said Christophe Schwarzberg, Operations Director of Marko Sistema Metálicos, describing the product as innovative, in complete synergy with the concept of Roll-on. This pre-molded system, with modular pieces produced on an industrial scale, is assembled on the ground and lifted in modules to form the roof of the projects.
The Lego Concept in Roll-on
Schwarzberg explains that Roll-on adopts the concept of ‘lego’, where individual parts complete the roof structure, ensuring rapid and precise assembly, streamlining the construction timeline. He highlights that the diversification of the Mola Structural Kit, with its numerous application possibilities, particularly in architectural projects, influenced Marko’s decision to support the product innovation. ‘Marko values innovation and invests 5% of its revenue in R&D. This innovation in the modular system has revolutionized architectural education globally’, explains Christophe, announcing the creation of approximately 5,000 Mola 4 Kits bearing the Marko brand.
Details of the Mola 4 Kit
Mola 4 includes 145 modular pieces and an instruction manual, allowing the assembly of various structural systems. Exploring arches and shell structures, the kit utilizes magnets, springs of different shapes and sizes, as well as unique papers with predetermined creases to represent shell structures. Connectors allow customization of models with various materials such as cardboard, EVA, acrylic, and 3D printed parts. Designed to be compatible with other products in the Mola ecosystem, the kit enables the creation of numerous structural configurations. Aimed at students, educators, and professionals, the Mola Structural Kit offers unlimited possibilities, allowing learning and fun without the need for prior technical knowledge.
Mola Education and Roll-on
Mola Education, based in Brazil, focuses on developing products that facilitate the teaching and learning of structures in an intuitive and playful manner. Mola Education’s mission is to broaden the knowledge of students, professionals, and laypersons about how structures behave around us. For its part, Roll-on, genuinely Brazilian, offers a large internal area free of columns, maximizing the available space. With wide spans between columns and thinner beams compared to concrete ones, the system allows for better spatial utilization. Additionally, its industrialized system prevents waste, reducing the need for labor. The ground-level assembly ensures safety, minimizing the risk of accidents. The process reduces work at height by more than 90%, promoting a safer work environment.
Flexibility and Advantages of Roll-on
The flexibility of Roll-on is a differentiator, enabling the incorporation of new metallic elements that meet the demands of new projects. Another strong point is the assembly of the roof on the ground, which brings greater safety, significantly reducing work at height. Available for immediate delivery, the quick assembly speeds up the physical-financial schedule of construction projects, making the system attractive for large enterprises operating under tight deadlines, giving it prominence in the market.
Source: MARKO Press
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