Algorithmic SketchbookOng Jin Ming Christian | Studio Air 2015

Week 1- Design Futuring Week 1- Design Futuring

Model up a very basic NURBS surface replica of a famous building whose form is curved and apply the OcTree component to your surface(s) and create a ‘blocky’ version of your chosen building.

Fig.1 30 St Mary Axe by Foster + Partners

Grasshopper capture:

Kangaroo Physics Kangaroo Physics

Mesh RelaxationMesh Relaxation

Daniel Piker Mesh Relaxation Tutorial

Original Mesh - before kangaroo physics simulation

Mesh RelaxationMesh Relaxation

Original Mesh - before kangaroo physics simulation Original Mesh - before kangaroo physics simulation

Additional specification of anchor points

Apple Ball Image Sampled Kangaroo Meshes

Curvy Tower Sections Curvy Tower Sections

Spiral Sections Spiral Sections