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Revision as of 05:33, 10 May 2012
Why Tessellations?
A hard dynamic surface needs to be broken down into smaller components to allow for internal movement. Materials such as wood/metal (a basic requirement for a accessible surface) do not bend easily and need to be tessellated, a process of creating a two-dimensional plane using the repetition of a geometric shape, to reduce the number of varied components and optimize the material usage and structure. References for tessellations are widely available in nature, as well as ancient to contemporary architectural and design projects.
Tessellations in nature
Left: Manta - Reactive acoustics; Right: Honeycomb Morphologies by Matsys
Testing Tessellations
Common ans standard tessellations as well as other curved tessellations were considered as base geometry to be tested. Tessellations compared along same dimensions and are allowed to act as a spring to test the maximum amplitude of oscillations. The amplitude of oscillation has a direct correlation to the flexibility and adaptability of the tessellation.
Tessellation patterns
The spring oscillation test for tessellations
External Network
The project shares the site with Project08 and will be part of the park proposed by Project02. The design aims to integrate seamlessly with the projects it connects physically to. With Project02, the design shares the concept of change on demand, and respond to stimuli.