Developable Sculptural Forms of Ilhan Koman

Year: 2006 Authors: Tevfik Akgün; Ahmet Koman; Ergun Akleman

Core claim

Koman invented multiple developable sculptural forms, including π+… forms and Hyperform variants, by exploiting Gaussian-curvature-zero surfaces and edge-joining of flat sheets.

Topics

developable surfaces, sculptural form generation, sheet-metal construction, art+math, geometric prototypes

Domains

differential geometry, Gaussian curvature, shell structures, vertex angle deflection, sculpture, industrial design, architectural form, kinetic art

Methods

physical paper models, sheet-metal folding, edge joining, geometric construction

Media

paper, sheet metal, plastic, transparent plastics

Source status

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