paper models

My primary focus for the paper models grew out of an interest in tensile structures and curves (after having studied Frei Otto). I began with a ruleset of a 2 in by 2 in square which generated into angles and curves. By different processes of aggregation, a fabric (or skin) was developed.

The saddle curve is evident in the curve modules is derived from Otto.

precedent study

For the precedent study, I researched Frei Otto (along with the help of Guenter Behnisch) and the Olympic Games Tent in Munich for the 1972 games. Also, understanding of tensile structures became important, as Otto is fundamental in this subject.

nature analysis

the first stage: patterns found within nature

-spiral

-meander

-explosion

-flow

-branching

what i want to further study:

-curvature within spirals (the giant labelia)

-branching and torque (the coral)

-and stress determined by flow (knot in wood)