Hello everyone,
My name is German Bejarano Cardenas and I am a senior computer science undergraduate student, with a minor in computer engineering. I enrolled in this computational fabrication class because I find additive manufacturing very interesting. I started doing some 3D modeling using Tinkercad a while ago out of curiosity, then I used Fusion 360 and Inventor to do more complex models. I haven’t printed most of my designs since I didn’t own a 3D printer. I am very excited to start printing some of my old projects and future ones now that I got my own 3D printer.
I have chosen the Eden Project located in Cornwall, England. What I find particularly inspiring is the Core Building, designed by Jolyon Brewis of Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners. The structure resembles a sunflower as seen from above and its shape was generated using opposing spirals mathematically based on the Fibonacci sequence. This architecture firm also design the Biome structures located within the Eden Project site.
Link to the project website: https://grimshaw.global/projects/culture-and-exhibition/the-eden-project-the-core/
Hi German, the architecture of this is amazing! I’m surprised they used the Fibonacci sequence to influence their design. It feels like it’s naturally part of the landscape, blending in so well. I wonder what other mathematical formulas could be used to create beautiful architecture.
Hi German,
Using opposing Fibonacci Spirals to design the core building would NOT have been my first thought on how they made it, but it is a very neat take on an architectural design. Regarding yourself, I’ve also spent a few years messing around (nothing more) with Fusion360, so it would be awesome to talk more with you about how some of that knowledge transfers over to Rhino. I particularly found the technique to extrude curves to make solid shapes in Rhino very intuitive due to working with Fusion previously.
That is so cool! The project I looked at also had to do with the Fibonacci sequence! I just love the intersection of math and art, and it’s amazing to me when people find new patterns and connections. Thanks for sharing this amazing piece of architecture!