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Geometrical Layout and Organisation – Axes, Shapes and Repeating Patterns
The starting point in any design is to select the ‘datum’ in each of the three planes, horizontal, vertical and longitudinal. Given the datum, axes and ordering principles, the scale of a scheme starts to be determined based upon the hierarchical structure that is chosen. Whilst rhythm and repetition and symmetry bring a sense of regularity to built form, in a rather different sense, transformation instils a sense of irregularity to design. Traditionally, design processes have evolved from consideration of both nature and science, using geometric techniques of performance and of context. Nature‐inspired forms have been derived from simulation of organic living organisms. Since the geometry of natural processes seldom follows standard mathematical models or shapes, Mandelbrot coined a name for this type of structure, the ‘fractal’, as a way to model nature's irregular structures. An exhibit presents a set of principles for the design of decorative patterns with geometrics and motifs.
Geometrical Layout and Organisation – Axes, Shapes and Repeating Patterns
The starting point in any design is to select the ‘datum’ in each of the three planes, horizontal, vertical and longitudinal. Given the datum, axes and ordering principles, the scale of a scheme starts to be determined based upon the hierarchical structure that is chosen. Whilst rhythm and repetition and symmetry bring a sense of regularity to built form, in a rather different sense, transformation instils a sense of irregularity to design. Traditionally, design processes have evolved from consideration of both nature and science, using geometric techniques of performance and of context. Nature‐inspired forms have been derived from simulation of organic living organisms. Since the geometry of natural processes seldom follows standard mathematical models or shapes, Mandelbrot coined a name for this type of structure, the ‘fractal’, as a way to model nature's irregular structures. An exhibit presents a set of principles for the design of decorative patterns with geometrics and motifs.
Geometrical Layout and Organisation – Axes, Shapes and Repeating Patterns
Lewis, Nigel (author)
Design and Order ; 207-216
2020-09-08
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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