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6.6.11

FormFinding



A great research paper by Philippe Block. Formfinding has been used in architectural models to create spatial forms that are optimized for structure while in the design phase. The Phd Thesis proposes a digital formfinding tool as an alternative to traditional formfinding methods adopted by Frei Otto and Gaudi. The paper gave us a lot of insight on how to start with our design experiments.

Turtle Shell

The evolution of the turtle shell is seen as a biological model that offers possibilities of structural hybrids. The analogy is drawn from the turtle shell that the smooth gradient between fundamentally different types of structural systems offers possibilities for novel and differentiated spatial qualities.