Transforming Squares to Strips in Expanded Polyhedral Forms

Year: 2017 Authors: David A. Reimann

Core claim

A square edge unit can be continuously transformed into a strip while preserving over-under connection patterns, linking two polyhedral construction techniques.

Topics

polyhedral construction, edge deformation, reciprocal structures, Platonic solids, Archimedean solids

Domains

geometry, polyhedra, tessellations, transformations, sculpture, paper craft, material design, architectural forms

Methods

continuous deformation, shearing and stretching, clipping, paper construction, strip patterning

Media

paper-backed wood veneer, heavy paper, bamboo, cherry, walnut, pine

Source status

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