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CURVE
SURFACE
Works: control point based modeling
curve strand interpolation of a 3d surface
surface manipulated complex geometric object
translation generative modeling through simple assemblege
blurred surface exploration of panelized surfaces and objects
Control
Aerial image showing center pivot irrigation locations
Mapping of irrigation densities
Mapping of new densities found within location densities
Vertical manipulation of points occurring through density
Based on a high density of center pivot method irrigation mechanisms an aerial image was selected for analysis. Through the analysis of this density a grid was interpolated and superimposed over the image. From this grid a new system of gradated densities were mapped using points among these densities to create curves matching the patterns created. From these curves every other control point was moved vertically based on the level of density and continuity the curve displayed. The control points of the shortest curve representing the least dense area of irrigators were moved vertically 1 unit. The control points of the longest curve representing the most dense area of irrigators were moved vertically 11 units. After adjusting the curves vertically another pattern of density was observed among the curves themselves. Based upon moments where a curve touches or crosses over another curve the control points nearest the intersections were moved 10 units in the direction of the apex of the curve. Curves having no interaction with curves near and around them remained unadjusted.
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P_04
P_03
P_02
P_01
Curve
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P_03
P_02
P_01
Based upon a series of curves and folds occurring within a physical plane, a surface was created through the use of y directional curves and their control points. A second series of curves and folds were derived from the first set based upon beginning and end points of the original physical folds. The second set of digital folds were then reproduced in a physical plane.
Surface 2d surface
3d component
A complex geometric object was selected and modeled. A series of apertures were then placed throughout the object. A cluster of these components was created by orienting several components together to create a module which was then repeated and connected. Finally a surface condition was created and a separate module was flowed over it creating a new surface of modules.
Translation
2d strip surface
3d component
Through the manipulation of a paper strip, a component was created. The component was created with flaps allowing it to be connected to other components to create a module. Six groups of modules were then created with varying voids and apertures to manipulate effects of light. These groups of modules were then connected and flowed along a surface to create a single, long, apertured surface.
Blurred Surface
2d Orthogonal Component
3d Module
Module E-F
Module C-D
Module A-B
A 2d component was created within the bounding box of a perfect square. The component was then extruded and manipulated into the z axis and mirrored about both the x and y axes to created a module. The component was then transformed into 3 components by adjusting the size of the round cuts in the square. This allows for the creation of three modules of varying apertures. Using a paneling utility, the three modules were paneled across a surface to create a kind of screen wall. Then the same modules were paneled across a 3d volumetric object to create a porous container.