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Computational methods enable the use of the complexity of material logics as generative parameter in an experimental form finding process for space defining structures. Examples are the fibrous structure and growing patterns of trees, which result in wood offering a vast spectrum of principles that have the potential to inform and define complex architectural configurations. Based on such assumptions, this paper presents an exploration of the relationship of material and space by utilizing naturally-grown forked branches as discrete y-shaped elements in a spatial aggregation with the aim of forming an architectural environment.
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Allner, L., Kroehnert, D., Rossi, A. (2020). Mediating Irregularity: Towards a Design Method for Spatial Structures Utilizing Naturally Grown Forked Branches. In: Gengnagel, C., Baverel, O., Burry, J., Ramsgaard Thomsen, M., Weinzierl, S. (eds) Impact: Design With All Senses. DMSB 2019. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29829-6_34
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